What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of District Partnerships position at SPG Therapy & Education?
Manager of District Partnerships
The Position
SPG is seeking a talented and motivated Manager of District Partnerships (MDP) to join our District Partnerships team to grow our presence across Southern California. The MDP will balance active selling, identifying and engaging new district opportunities, with passive selling, cultivating long-term, trust-based relationships that lead to future business. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a large, diverse territory, navigating complex decision-making structures in the K–12 market, and selling through a consultative, district-first approach. This role is both entrepreneurial and collaborative, requiring strong personal accountability as well as alignment with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless customer experience. This role operates remotely, requiring regular travel throughout southern California. Must be located in Southern California.
The Company:
SPG Therapy & Education is a highly regarded team of Speech Language Pathologists (“SLP”)/Speech Language Pathologist Assistants, Board Certified Behavior Analysts/Registered Behavior Technicians, Occupation Therapists, Physical Therapists, Mental Health Therapists, Psychologists, Education Technicians, and Teachers working in schools and clinics in California since 1989. What began as a single SLP has grown into one of the largest and most respected multi-disciplinary providers in California and across the West Coast.
SPG is a clinician-led team that believes services should be accessible, inclusive, and empowering. We reimagine and transform how families and individuals receive specialized support by providing exceptional collaborative care. Our mission: Empower Remarkable Change Together. We live out our mission by adhering to our core values: Resilience, Integrity, Service, and Empathy — RISE to each new day. Still a small company at heart, SPG has and continues to offer innovative programs, all with the same thoughtful, nurturing approach devoted to caring for our therapists and our clients.
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years experience in sales or business development experience preferably in special education services.
- Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills, with the ability to navigate complex K–12 decision-making environments.
- Familiarity with California’s K–12 education landscape and district structures.
- Proficiency with CRM systems and commitment to accurate pipeline management.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout Southern California.
- Strong listener with the ability to connect authentically and build trust.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a competitive spirit and resilience.
- Intelligent and driven to succeed, with a high energy level and bias for action.
- Must be located in Southern California.
Compensation
$90K-$110K commission
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401K with company matching
- PTO accrual 12 paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Programs
Position Specification
Company: SPG Therapy & Education
Title: Manager of District Partnerships - Southern California
Reports To: Senior Vice President of District Partnerships
Location: Southern California (remote, with regular in-person school district meetings)
SPG Therapy & Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000