Nola Bredal
About Nola Bredal
Nola Bredal serves as the Senior Director of Sales for Inside Sales at NWEA, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in journalism and international business management, she has extensive experience in developing sales teams and generating significant revenue in the K-12 EdTech sector.
Current Role at NWEA
Nola Bredal currently serves as the Sr. Director of Sales, Inside Sales at NWEA, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on leading the inside sales team and driving sales strategies to enhance revenue generation. Her tenure at NWEA has been marked by her commitment to developing effective sales processes and improving customer engagement.
Previous Experience at NWEA
Nola Bredal has extensive experience at NWEA, having held multiple senior roles. She worked as Sr. Director of Sales for the Northwest Region from 2020 to 2021 and as Sr. Director of Sales for Inside Sales and Specialty Accounts from 2018 to 2020. Prior to these roles, she served as Regional Sales Manager for Specialty Accounts from 2015 to 2018 and as Senior Account Manager for New York and Connecticut Accounts from 2011 to 2015. Her progressive roles highlight her expertise in sales management within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Nola Bredal earned a Bachelor's of Science in Liberal Arts with a focus on Journalism from the University of Kansas, where she studied from 1983 to 1987. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA in International Business Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management in 1991. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic planning, sales team development, and customer success in the K-12 EdTech sector.
Sales Achievements
Throughout her career at NWEA, Nola Bredal has played a significant role in generating substantial revenue. She was instrumental in creating a proactive inside sales team that contributed to generating $18 million in renewal revenue. Her focus on communication, presentation skills, and strategic planning has been key to her success in enhancing partner acquisition and retention.
Skills in Sales Management
Nola Bredal specializes in creating and developing national sales teams, emphasizing communication and presentation skills. She possesses strong abilities in forecasting and budgeting, which are essential for effective sales management. Her strategic planning and execution skills contribute to customer success and the overall performance of sales initiatives within the K-12 EdTech sector.