* Education specialist with deep K-12 knowledge in assigned content area(s).
* Sales representative for the assigned region(s) with the goal of driving and meeting market revenue targets.
* Expert in the delivery of sales and introductory product orientation in-service for print, digital and blended programs who will partner with other specialists and share responsibilities in the assigned region(s).
* Self-starter with a passion for K-12 education and the ability to drive educators (at all levels) to make sound decisions regarding learning outcome choices for students and teachers.
* Expert on education standards, current education pedagogy, and market trends.
* Expert communicator with the skills to relate to all levels of state, regional or district K-12 employees from superintendent, administrator, teacher to para-professional.
This position will be required to attend on-site customer meetings in the Northeast states, and candidates will need to reside within the market to be considered.
Responsibilities:
* Delivering winning presentations for each sales cycle to include the six customer touch points:
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- Exhibits and Conferences
- Pre-work and Issue setting workshops
- Meetings and Campaigns
- Pilots
- Sales Presentations
- Program Activation
* Provide Pilot Activation Trainings and consistent, on-going communication and support for pilot teachers throughout the pilot process.
* Providing customer feedback to sales, product, and marketing teams
* Maintaining content level expertise through the Savvas Learning Company certification process and agreed upon materials.
* Delivering Program Activation trainings for new and on-going customer accounts.
* Having a deep understanding and knowledge of Savvas Learning Company's print and digital solutions.
* Maintaining positive on-going relationships with the customer during the sales cycle and after activation to provide support or re-direction to appropriate Savvas Learning Company teams to ensure client satisfaction.
* Providing excellent customer service at all times.
Qualifications:
* 5+ years of K-12 education experience to include classroom teaching experience.
* BS or BA, Master's degree preferred.
* Biliterate in English/Spanish preferred.
* Specialty training or advanced certification is preferred.
* Expert knowledge of education theory and market trends in K-5 Literacy.
* Deep knowledge and passion for learning in K-12 education.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver winning presentations in large and small groups.
* Previous experience in selling and servicing in the education market is desirable.
* Experience in public speaking and creating engaging presentations for teachers, parents, district administrators, superintendents, or adoption committees.
* Demonstration of strong abilities with technology skills including abilities to use all presentation software and hardware (PC or Mac, including whiteboard technology and 1:1 devices) to develop and deliver multimedia presentations.
Other Requirements:
* Regional travel will be required; requests are sometimes made with short notice.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
* Monitoring and controlling timekeeping and expenses in accordance with Savvas Learning Company Travel and Entertainment policies.
* Collaboration with team members and all departments including sales, services, and operations to escalate and address customer satisfaction issues in order to ensure customer success.
* Self-starter. Can at times be responsible for self-directed training and preparedness.
* Ability to have pointed conversations with school districts in the area of K-5 Literacy.
* Understanding sales campaign strategy, market trends and the full continuum of Savvas Learning Company services to better understand the customer and audience.