About Inspira Education
Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities. As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide. We are backed by venture capital firms and investors including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of PayPal and Founder of Yammer).
The Role
We’re seeking a Sales Operations Manager to empower our sales team with the tools, training, processes, and insights they need to succeed. This role sits at the intersection of sales, data, marketing, and operations—ensuring our sellers are enabled to maximize productivity, improve win rates, and deliver consistent messaging to prospects and customers. This is an in-person role that requires working onsite at our NYC office.
What You'll Do
Training & Development: Design and deliver onboarding programs for new sales hires; create ongoing training, certifications, and workshops to upskill reps; conduct call reviews, coaching sessions, and feedback loops to improve sales effectiveness.
Content & Resources: Develop and maintain sales playbooks, scripts, and competitive battle cards; partner with marketing/product to create and update sales collateral (presentations, one-pagers, case studies); ensure reps can easily access the right content at the right time in the sales cycle.
Process & Playbooks: Define and document consistent sales methodologies, qualification criteria, and stage definitions; optimize lead handoffs between SDRs, AEs, and CS; identify bottlenecks in the sales cycle and recommend improvements.
Technology & Tools: Administer and optimize sales tools (CRM, call recording, prospecting platforms, sales engagement software); drive tool adoption across the team and measure usage effectiveness; evaluate new tools and technologies to support sales efficiency.
Analytics & Insights: Track and report on KPIs such as win rates, conversion by stage, and rep productivity; build dashboards and provide insights to sales leadership; leverage data to guide training, process improvements, and strategy.
Who You Are
Experience in individual sales, ideally in a high-ticket D2C environment
1-2 years of experience as a sales manager
1–3 years of experience in sales enablement, sales training, or sales operations
Strong understanding of sales processes, methodologies, and buyer journeys
Excellent communication, training, and facilitation skills
High proficiency with CRM systems (HubSpot) and enablement tools (Gong, Outreach, Highspot, Seismic)
Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze metrics and translate into actionable insights
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally (sales, marketing, product, ops)
Success in this Role Looks Like
New sales hires are ramping up to productivity faster
Sales teams use consistent messaging and playbooks
Higher win rates and quota attainment
Reduced friction in sales processes and tools
Leadership has clear visibility into performance metrics
Why you'll love Inspira
Amazing people with a great vision and values
Opportunity to work directly with co-founders and drive impact quickly
Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe
100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits
Flexible Paid-time Off
Learning and Development Budget
401k with matching
Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups
Note: certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract workers
Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.
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Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities. As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide. We are backed by venture capital firms and investors including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of PayPal and Founder of Yammer).
The Role
We’re seeking a Sales Operations Manager to empower our sales team with the tools, training, processes, and insights they need to succeed. This role sits at the intersection of sales, data, marketing, and operations—ensuring our sellers are enabled to maximize productivity, improve win rates, and deliver consistent messaging to prospects and customers. This is an in-person role that requires working onsite at our NYC office.
What You'll Do
Training & Development: Design and deliver onboarding programs for new sales hires; create ongoing training, certifications, and workshops to upskill reps; conduct call reviews, coaching sessions, and feedback loops to improve sales effectiveness.
Content & Resources: Develop and maintain sales playbooks, scripts, and competitive battle cards; partner with marketing/product to create and update sales collateral (presentations, one-pagers, case studies); ensure reps can easily access the right content at the right time in the sales cycle.
Process & Playbooks: Define and document consistent sales methodologies, qualification criteria, and stage definitions; optimize lead handoffs between SDRs, AEs, and CS; identify bottlenecks in the sales cycle and recommend improvements.
Technology & Tools: Administer and optimize sales tools (CRM, call recording, prospecting platforms, sales engagement software); drive tool adoption across the team and measure usage effectiveness; evaluate new tools and technologies to support sales efficiency.
Analytics & Insights: Track and report on KPIs such as win rates, conversion by stage, and rep productivity; build dashboards and provide insights to sales leadership; leverage data to guide training, process improvements, and strategy.
Who You Are
Experience in individual sales, ideally in a high-ticket D2C environment
1-2 years of experience as a sales manager
1–3 years of experience in sales enablement, sales training, or sales operations
Strong understanding of sales processes, methodologies, and buyer journeys
Excellent communication, training, and facilitation skills
High proficiency with CRM systems (HubSpot) and enablement tools (Gong, Outreach, Highspot, Seismic)
Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze metrics and translate into actionable insights
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally (sales, marketing, product, ops)
Success in this Role Looks Like
New sales hires are ramping up to productivity faster
Sales teams use consistent messaging and playbooks
Higher win rates and quota attainment
Reduced friction in sales processes and tools
Leadership has clear visibility into performance metrics
Why you'll love Inspira
Amazing people with a great vision and values
Opportunity to work directly with co-founders and drive impact quickly
Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe
100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits
Flexible Paid-time Off
Learning and Development Budget
401k with matching
Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups
Note: certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract workers
Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.
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