Sales/Marketing Director

Sales Director

At Little Learner Children's Academy, we believe that every child deserves a strong start — and every family deserves a supportive partner in their childcare journey. With multiple thriving centers and a commitment to quality education, we're looking for a passionate, results-oriented Sales Director to lead our enrollment and growth initiatives.

The Sales Director will oversee all aspects of enrollment, occupancy growth, events, and family engagement across our centers. This individual will develop and execute strategies that convert inquiries into enrollments, maximize occupancy, and strengthen our community presence.

This role is ideal for someone who combines sales leadership, strategic thinking, and heart for early childhood education.

Location: Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Yorkville, and Minooka

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Executive Director / CEO

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales and enrollment strategies to meet and exceed occupancy goals across all centers.
• Manage a team of Center Directors, providing training, coaching, and motivation to achieve results.
• Track, analyze, and report key performance metrics including inquiries, tours, conversion rates, and retention.
• Partner with marketing to drive lead generation, digital campaigns, and community outreach programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, corporate partners, and community organizations.
• Conduct regular center visits to ensure the family experience aligns with company standards.
• Utilize CRM systems to manage leads, follow-ups, and data reporting for accurate forecasting.

Travel required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in sales, enrollment, or admissions, ideally within childcare, private education, or hospitality.
• Demonstrated success achieving or exceeding enrollment and revenue targets.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to motivate and coach teams.
• Proficiency in CRM or enrollment management systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing, preferred.

Performance Metrics

• Occupancy rate growth
• Lead-to-tour and tour-to-enrollment conversion rates
• Family retention percentage
• Regional or center-level revenue increases

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + performance bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition discounts for enrolled children

Base salary $60,000.00 - potential to earn $100,000.00+