Sales Manager

Sales Manager

Jovie of Orange County, Rockland County & Northern New Jersey

$24.00-$28.00 per hour + commissions

Part-Time | Hybrid | Potential for Full-Time Growth

Do you enjoy building relationships, networking within your community, and helping families find solutions that make their lives easier?
Jovie is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Sales Manager to help grow our local childcare business through family enrollment sales, business development, referral partnerships, community outreach, and local networking.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building relationships, and helping grow a locally owned business that supports families, caregivers, businesses, and community organizations throughout Orange County, Rockland County, and Northern New Jersey.
The ideal candidate is comfortable having conversations with prospective clients, building community relationships, attending networking events, and identifying new opportunities for growth. This position starts as a part-time role with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position as the business expands.

What You'll Do
Sales & Client Acquisition

• Respond to inquiries from prospective families interested in Jovie's childcare services.
• Conduct discovery calls and family consultations to understand client needs and recommend appropriate services.
• Guide prospective clients through the enrollment process.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with leads and prospective clients.
• Help increase revenue by converting inquiries into active clients.
• Support both family (B2C) and business (B2B) sales opportunities.

Business Development & Community Partnerships

• Develop relationships with local businesses, community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, HR professionals, and referral partners.
• Identify opportunities to expand Jovie's presence throughout the community.
• Build partnerships that support long-term business growth.
• Participate in local networking and community events.

Marketing & Brand Awareness

• Serve as a positive ambassador for the Jovie brand.
• Support local marketing and outreach initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to increase awareness of Jovie's services throughout our territory.
• Represent Jovie professionally at networking events, trade shows, and community activities.

Relationship Management

• Maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Collaborate closely with the Operations Manager and other team members to ensure a seamless experience from enrollment through service delivery.
• Gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve the client experience.
• Help strengthen referral relationships and encourage repeat business.

What We're Looking For
Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and time-management skills.
• Comfortable networking and meeting new people.
• Professional and positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to contribute to the growth of a small business.

Preferred Experience

• Sales
• Business Development
• Account Management
• Staffing or Recruiting
• Hospitality
• Childcare or Education
• Community Outreach
• Customer Service

You do not need childcare industry experience to be successful in this role. We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities, and helping people find solutions.

Schedule

• Part-Time
• Hybrid work environment with a combination of remote work and community activities
• Flexible schedule with the ability to manage work independently while meeting role responsibilities
• Some evening and weekend availability is required to support family consultations, community outreach, networking opportunities, and other business needs
• Opportunity for expanded hours and potential transition to a full-time role as the position and business grow

Compensation

• $24.00-$28.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Commission opportunities based on sales performance and business development activities
• Opportunity for additional earnings through performance-based incentives
• Potential for expanded hours and future full-time growth as the position and business grow

Why Join Jovie?
At Jovie, our mission is to be the first choice in childcare for families, businesses, events, and caregivers in our communities.

Our Values:

• Communicate Clearly and Honestly
• Be Reliable and Ready for Anything
• Make It Meaningful and Fun

If you're looking for a flexible role where you can use your sales, networking, and relationship-building skills to make a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Jovie is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate applications based on age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc. Must be at least 18 years old for background check purposes.