Byron Simmons
Director of Educational Partnerships @Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Educational Partnerships @Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
Atlanta, GA, US
Builds and manages a sales pipeline with schools to drive organic growth of the K-12 business.Develops and executes a prospecting strategy that sources new business opportunities through cold calling, client referrals, emails and networking.Maintains expertise in product knowledge of Varsity Tutors\' product suite, the educational industry, and factors influencing the market environment.Engages key stakeholders using effective consultative techniques including pre-call planning and productive questioning strategies that lead to winning business.Conducts consultative sales conversations to understand customer needs, highlight Varsity Tutors differentiators and provide product recommendations that meet the needs of school clients.Drives sales quickly to a close within the education system using a process driven procurement process.Understands the K-12 procurement process and accurately forecasts upcoming customer activity to sales leadership and executive team.Uses Salesforce to accurately track customer related activities, communication, market data, and critical issues.Achieves key success metrics and goals.Collaborates with colleagues from other departments to improve efficiency and facilitate a successful customer experience.Gathers customer feedback to understand the customer experience deeply and shares learnings to inform the field sales team, go-to market strategy, and product enhancements.
EDUCATION
Ed. S– Higher Education Administration– The George Washington University
Education Specialists, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Central Michigan University
Masters of Arts, Education/Adult Education
Florida A&M University Law Review
Bachelor of Science, HISTORY
The George Washington University
Specialist of Education, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Florida A & M University
Bachelor of Science, History
ABOUT BYRON SIMMONS
With over five years experience, I focus on consultative sales, pipeline development, and strategic prospecting to foster growth in the K-12 education sector. My work emphasizes collaboration across teams to enhance customer experience and refine product offerings, ensuring alignment with institutional goals. By cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, I leverage strategic insights to identify opportunities and deliver impactful educational solutions. Recognized as a 2024 President’s Club winner, I am dedicated to fostering meaningful partnerships and driving success in the education space.
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