Anthony Valenti
About Anthony Valenti
Anthony Valenti serves as the Vice President of K12 Sales Region at Varsity Tutors, bringing extensive experience in educational sales and operations. He has a strong track record of exceeding sales goals and driving revenue growth across various organizations in the education sector.
Current Role at Nerdy
Anthony Valenti serves as the Vice President of K12 Sales Region at Varsity Tutors, a subsidiary of Nerdy, since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and expanding the company's presence in the K12 education sector. His leadership aims to enhance the learning experience for students through innovative educational solutions.
Previous Experience in Education Sales
Prior to his current position, Valenti held various roles in educational sales. He worked at Hatch Early Learning as the Director of Revenue Operations/Field Sales from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he served as the Regional Vice President of Sales at Reading Plus for 11 months in 2021. His extensive background includes a decade at Renaissance Learning, where he held multiple roles, including Management and Senior Account Executive.
Educational Background
Valenti's educational journey includes a Master of Science (M.S.) in Education from California Baptist University, completed in 2008. He also earned a Teaching Credential in Multiple Subject from the same institution in 2007. Earlier, he studied Liberal Studies at California State University - San Bernardino from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, he became a Certified Professional Sales Leader through the National Association of Sales Professionals in 2018.
Sales Achievements and Recognition
Throughout his career, Valenti has achieved significant sales milestones. In 2021, he exceeded regional sales goals by 142%, invoicing $55 million against a goal of $38.6 million. He also increased bookings by 89% year-over-year for the National K12 sector in Q3 2023. His contributions earned him the Ambassador Award in 2020 and recognition in the Circle of Excellence for top sales in 2020.
Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
Valenti has demonstrated strong leadership in sales strategy implementation. He led a key cross-sell strategy for myON in 2018, contributing to new business sales growth. His efforts in the K12 sector resulted in a 160% year-over-year revenue increase in Q4 2023. He has consistently led regions to meet or exceed sales goals, showcasing his ability to drive performance and achieve organizational objectives.