Chief Executive Officer Job at The Renaissance Network, Inc.

Job Description

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing EdTech company serving the K-12 market with a robust portfolio of SaaS and AI-powered products. With a strong foundation in the U.S. market and an expanding international footprint, the company is seeking a dynamic, growth-oriented Chief Executive Officer to lead its next phase of expansion. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of scaling SaaS businesses, deep familiarity with the K-12 education ecosystem, and the strategic vision to drive sales growth domestically while shaping and executing a cohesive international sales strategy.

Job Responsibility

Set and execute an aggressive, achievable strategy to increase U.S. sales, including market penetration, expansion within existing accounts, and new customer acquisition
Develop and unify sales strategy across U.S. and international markets, ensuring alignment with overall corporate growth objectives
Partner with sales leadership to optimize go-to-market motion, pricing, sales enablement, and channel/partner strategies
Identify and prioritize high-growth segments within K-12 districts, states, and international education markets
Serve as the company’s primary strategic leader, setting overall direction in partnership with the Board of Directors
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing executive team across sales, product, marketing, operations, and customer success
Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer-centricity throughout the organization
Maintain a strong command of the company’s K-12 SaaS and AI product line, ensuring go-to-market strategy reflects product capabilities and market differentiation
Collaborate with product and technology leadership to ensure the roadmap aligns with market demand, competitive trends, and emerging AI capabilities in education
Evaluate and prioritize international markets for expansion, balancing investment against near-term U.S. growth priorities
Establish scalable go-to-market frameworks that can be adapted across regions and regulatory environments
Own overall P&L performance, ensuring the organization meets revenue, margin, and growth targets
Partner with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to support sales growth initiatives
Report regularly to the Board on performance against strategic and financial goals
Serve as the primary executive liaison to the Board of Directors, investors, and key strategic partners
Represent the company externally with customers, industry organizations, and potential partners or investors

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including prior CEO, President, or senior sales/revenue executive experience (e.g., CRO, President of Sales) within SaaS, EdTech, or a related technology sector
Demonstrated success building and executing sales strategies that delivered measurable revenue growth in the U.S. market
Experience developing or overseeing international sales strategy and go-to-market expansion
Strong understanding of the K-12 education market — including district/school procurement cycles, funding mechanisms, and buyer dynamics
Familiarity with SaaS business models and metrics (ARR, retention, expansion revenue, CAC/LTV)
Exposure to AI-driven products and an understanding of how AI is reshaping the EdTech landscape
Track record of building, leading, and scaling high-performing executive and sales teams
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with experience engaging Boards, investors, and enterprise/public-sector customers
Experience with both direct and channel/partner sales models
Prior experience with private equity– or venture-backed companies a strong plus
Established network within the K-12 education or EdTech community

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Prior experience with private equity– or venture-backed companies
Established network within the K-12 education or EdTech community

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