Texas Teachers seeks a seasoned business development executive to lead double-digit growth within the organization. Reporting to the CEO, the CRO will lead Texas Teachers’ national expansion initiative and be responsible for setting expansion strategy, negotiating state approvals, leading market entry and building market leadership. Initial focus will be on working state by state to negotiate accreditation for Texas Teachers’ Alternative Certification Program (“ACP”).
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Texas Teachers is the leading Alternative Certification Program for teachers in Texas. The company pioneered a streamlined program that offers new teachers the most effective route to the classroom. Texas Teachers provides immediate, online access to training, tests and other important features that help new teachers become eligible and competitive for employment as soon as possible.
Texas Teachers accounts for 20%+ of all new teachers (ACP and traditional) in Texas annually, is larger than the next 13 ACP providers combined and dominates its defined industry with 40%+ market share that continues to grow. It delivers its curriculum via fully online (78%) and blended in-person (22%) instruction to individuals wishing to pursue a career in teaching. Texas Teachers provides a strong value proposition not only to new teachers, but also to school districts who seek talented and diverse teachers to lead their classrooms and drive student achievement. Texas Teachers works with all the state’s 1200 school districts, private and charter schools, and has helped tens of thousands of people start a career in teaching. Since their founding 10 years ago the company has issued over 30,000 certificates to newly hired teachers and Texas Teachers graduates have impacted the lives of over 1 million children in Texas classrooms. The company has consistently grown revenue at a double digit rate and has recently been recapitalized by Gauge Capital.
Texas Teachers is dedicated to setting the benchmark in their industry for performance, customer value and organizational responsibility. Their program continually strives to be the most effective and streamlined path for teacher certification in Texas. They constantly challenge themselves to innovate and find better solutions to serve their customers, as a result, the management team and Gauge Capital have recently set a strategic agenda to expand geographically and through the introduction of related services.
Gauge Capital partners with owners, managers and equity stakeholders of successful middle-market companies to maximize their potential. As the largest investor in their own funds, their interests are aligned with those of their partners. Their primary aim is long-term, sustainable value creation through transformational change as well as organic and strategically acquired growth.
Gauge Capital has a history of superior performance in their returns and the performance of the companies with which they partner. They collaborate with management and their deep network of influencers and advisors and primarily focus on four things:
In order to focus their energies and create success, Gauge Capital is more selective and make fewer investments than many other firms. Their results reflect this focus.
Based in Houston, Texas, and reporting directly to the CEO, the CRO will be a member of the senior executive team and an active participant in the development of the strategy and overall direction of the business. The CRO will be an active leader in marketing and business development, particularly in the expansion of geographies and service lines. The CRO will have the following responsibilities:
For a proven business development leader, this position offers the following career opportunities—
The ideal candidate currently works as a VP of Business Development; a proven leader with initiative, strong leadership and communication skills and is an effective and collaborative team member and possesses a strong entrepreneurial spirit. S/he should possess at least 12 – 25 years of experience in similar roles with progressive responsibility. A bachelor’s degree is required; MBA would be a plus. Specific industry experience in education sector is not required. Prior experience working with professional investors and being part of a team that achieved a successful outcome would be considered positive.
Specifically, this individual brings the following skills and attributes:
Compensation will include salary, performance bonus, and stock options commensurate with the individual’s experience.
Travel will be in no more than 40% in a year.
Texas Teachers has an Employment Application, Work History and Background Check (provided to candidates). The background check includes compensation verification, professional references, employment and education verifications, state and federal criminal history reports, and drug screen.
Resume and cover letter should be posted to the BSG website. No phone calls please.