Application Guide

How to Apply for ImBlaze Growth Manager

at Big Picture Learning

🏢 About Big Picture Learning

Big Picture Learning is a pioneering educational nonprofit leading a national movement to transform schooling through student-centered, real-world learning. What makes them unique is their focus on mentorship, equity, and meaningful interest exploration rather than traditional standardized education. Someone would want to work here to contribute to scaling innovative educational models that expand opportunity for learners while working in a mission-driven environment.

About This Role

The ImBlaze Growth Manager is responsible for developing and executing revenue generation strategies across all sales channels (schools, districts, ISVs, out-of-school programs) to advance earned revenue goals. This role is impactful because it directly supports the scaling of ImBlaze's innovative educational platform, enabling more students to access real-world learning experiences through mentorship and interest exploration. You'll collaborate closely with Partnerships/Marketing teams on lead generation while maintaining Salesforce data integrity.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing Salesforce data to identify revenue opportunities, collaborating with the marketing team on education-focused lead generation campaigns, and conducting outreach to school districts or ISV partners about ImBlaze's platform. You'd likely spend time refining multi-channel sales strategies while ensuring all activities align with Big Picture Learning's equity and student-centered mission.

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🎯 Who Big Picture Learning Is Looking For

  • Has 4-6 years of sales/business development experience with proven earned-revenue success in mission-driven or education-focused environments
  • Demonstrates advanced Salesforce CRM expertise for lead management, opportunity tracking, forecasting, and revenue reporting
  • Possesses excellent communication skills with ability to adapt messaging for diverse stakeholders including educators, district administrators, and ISV partners
  • Shows experience in developing multi-year revenue strategies across multiple sales channels in the education sector

📝 Tips for Applying to Big Picture Learning

1

Quantify your earned-revenue achievements in education or mission-driven organizations with specific metrics (e.g., 'increased education sector revenue by X% over Y years')

2

Highlight specific Salesforce CRM projects you've led or improved, especially around data integrity, reporting, or consultant collaborations

3

Demonstrate understanding of ImBlaze's platform by mentioning how you'd approach selling to different channels (schools vs. districts vs. out-of-school programs)

4

Show alignment with Big Picture Learning's equity focus by describing how you've ensured access in previous sales/partnership roles

5

Include examples of collaborating with marketing teams on education-specific lead generation through events, digital campaigns, or partner channels

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience meeting earned-revenue goals in education or mission-driven environments', "Examples of Salesforce CRM expertise and improvements you've implemented for revenue tracking and forecasting", "How your approach to multi-channel sales strategy aligns with Big Picture Learning's equity and student-centered mission", 'Experience collaborating with marketing/partnership teams on education-focused lead generation campaigns']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore ImBlaze's platform features and understand how it supports student-centered, real-world learning through mentorship
  • → Review Big Picture Learning's network of schools and partners to understand their scaling model and existing relationships
  • → Study the education technology market for mentorship and work-based learning platforms to understand competitive positioning
  • → Learn about current trends in school district purchasing and ISV partnerships in the education sector
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would develop a multi-year revenue strategy for ImBlaze across schools, districts, and ISV channels
2 Describe a time you improved Salesforce CRM data integrity or reporting capabilities, especially with consultant collaboration
3 How would you adapt your sales messaging when speaking with educators versus district administrators versus out-of-school program directors?
4 Share an example of a successful education-focused lead generation campaign you collaborated on with marketing teams
5 How do you ensure equity considerations are integrated into your sales and partnership development processes?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic sales experience without demonstrating specific education sector or mission-driven organization knowledge
  • Failing to show Salesforce CRM expertise beyond basic usage, especially regarding data integrity and reporting
  • Presenting a one-size-fits-all sales approach without demonstrating ability to tailor strategies for different education channels

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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