Director of Partnership Executives

As a Director of Partnership Executives, you will lead Riverside Insights' K-12 new business partnerships team, driving growth through strategic sales leadership, pipeline rigor, and the development of a high-performing team of Regional Partnership Executives. This role is centered on building and guiding a team that translates market opportunity into predictable revenue, advances persona-based selling, and forges partnerships that expand access to research-backed assessments for schools and districts. You will establish operating discipline, ensure forecast accuracy, and cultivate a collaborative, high-accountability culture that supports Riverside's mission and long-term growth. What You’ll Do Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team, setting clear expectations and modeling Riverside’s values. Own and deliver new business revenue outcomes, including achieving or exceeding annual quota. Lead and operationalize a persona-based selling model with clear account ownership, success metrics, and role expectations. Establish and maintain consistent operating rhythms, including pipeline reviews, forecast calls, and quarterly business reviews. Reinforce pipeline hygiene standards, stage exit criteria, and CRM data accuracy to support reliable forecasting. Use forecast and pipeline insights to proactively manage risk, capacity, and prioritization. Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop Regional Partnership Executives to execute collaborative, value-based selling. Drive performance management, feedback, and coaching practices that improve quota attainment and team engagement. Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Customer Success, and other GTM teams to support coordinated selling motions. Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement during periods of change. Disclaimer The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work performed by people assigned to this work. This list does not cover all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities. Riverside Insights may amend or change responsibilities to meet the needs of the business and organization as necessary.