Collaborates with Outside Sales team members to drive site-based customer outreach and key market penetration
Organized, forwarding thinking, ability to create strong internal and cross-functional partnerships
Securing new and repeat business by building strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders via virtual appointments and outbound phone calls
Consistently meeting, if not exceeding, activity requirements on a regular basis.
Partnering with schools and childcare centers on a regular basis to assess emerging and ongoing needs
Hosting virtual product presentations designed to familiarize customers with proprietary services (Complete Classrooms®, professional development, custom solutions, and more)
Conducting online research to gather information pertaining to local, state and national trends and funding opportunities in early learning and elementary education
Working with department leadership to form and modify sales strategies
Partnering with outside sales, retail and our professional services group to support the needs of educators
Identifying sales leads and collaborating with various members of the sales force to support the market
Participating in weekly meetings with your team to discuss department initiatives and strategies
Assisting team on special projects such as partnering with the outside sales force and participating in national and/or state campaigns
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Experience making high volume outbound sales calls in an Inside Sales and/or Outside Sales role is a huge plus
Preferred qualifications include a strong track record of sales success within the EC and K–5 education sector and deep familiarity with the industry's dynamics and decision-making processes
Strong work ethic, team player mentality, and ability to perform outstanding work from home
Solid presentation skills and ability to speak to customer needs at all levels (teachers, administrators, directors)
Highly coachable with an eagerness to learn and accept feedback
Goal oriented and self-motivated with a personal desire to improve and succeed
Experience with Salesforce is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) preferred
Top-notch written and verbal communication skills
Excellent administrative and organizational skills
Great attention to detail
Benefits
Hourly: $31.50-$34.62
Uncapped commission structure
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefit options—choose what you like, ignore the rest