Product Specialist, Literacy Pilots

Amplify Education • Full-time • Remote (Remote from United States, United States of America) • $105,000 - $115,000 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

The Product Specialist for Literacy Pilots at Amplify plays a key role in supporting the sales team with expert guidance and training to enhance the effectiveness of selling Amplify's educational solutions.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include collaborating with sales staff to drive sales opportunities, delivering pilot training, creating sales materials, and developing workshops for education professionals.

Skills: Candidates should possess expertise in K-12 education, particularly in Literacy, along with strong presentation and communication skills, and the ability to travel frequently.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience in K-12 education, especially in Literacy; a teaching credential and experience in creating presentations are preferred.

Location: This position is fully remote within the United States, requiring travel of at least 60%.

Compensation: $105000 - $115000 / Annually

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

The Literacy Pilots Product Specialist plays a vital role in the sales organization that focuses on supporting and enabling the sales team to position and sell Amplify solutions more effectively.

This position will provide support to the product specialist and sales team across three primary areas: assisting the sales team with content expertise and district guidance as they support strategic pre-sales pilot opportunities, second, delivering specialized in-person and remote pilot trainings and on-going support at the district or state level as part of the sales process and third, develop and deliver customized resources to help advance sales opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities:

Work in partnership with sales staff to develop, support, and close sales opportunities
Work in partnership with the product specialist team to support and develop active sales opportunities, partnering with educators through the curriculum review process, focusing specifically on the pilot implementation process, final review, and board approval phase
Leverage the suite of Amplify Literacy materials to administrators and teacher committee teams to strategically position Amplify Literacy solutions in a pilot implementation
Assist in the development of sales support materials to reflect the best positioning and messaging of Amplify programs
Support and assist with product training for members of the Sales team
Maintain knowledge and expertise in K-8 educational trends
Work independently and effectively collaborate across teams
Successfully troubleshoot and problem-solve as necessary
Develop customer-facing workshops that position Amplify solutions in pre-sales opportunities
Apply conversation intelligence - ask good questions and actively listen while speaking

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years’ experience in K-12 education
K-8 classroom teaching experience with an emphasis on Literacy
Expertise in the Science of Reading
Ability to travel at least 60%
Presentation experience, preferably as a conference speaker or professional development
Excellent active listening, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree and teaching credential (past or current)
Social Media presence and awareness – attracting followers and promoting events
Previous experience servicing the education market
Experience creating and delivering a short multimedia presentation
Expertise with remote meeting platforms
Bilingual in Spanish/English
Understanding of the educational marketplace and industry trends
Understanding of Amplify’s products

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, stock options, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $105,000.00 - $115,000.00. This role is eligible for commission-based pay.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

Amplify is an E-Verify participant.