Curriculum Specialist (K-5 Generalist) - Texas

Savvas Learning Company • Full-time • Hybrid in Texas, United States • 1d ago

Fast Facts

Savvas Learning Company is looking for a Curriculum Specialist to support K-5 curriculum sales and training throughout Texas and neighboring states, with an emphasis on building relationships with key educational decision-makers.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include achieving revenue targets, delivering presentations, conducting training, facilitating workshops, and maintaining customer satisfaction across the sales cycle.

Skills: Candidates must possess deep K-12 knowledge, strong sales focus, excellent presentation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Qualifications: A preferred candidate will have over 5 years of K-12 education experience, ideally including classroom teaching and curriculum coordination, along with a Bachelor’s degree.

Location: This position is based in Texas, USA, with significant travel requirements within the Southwest territory.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $65,000 - $95,000.

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a Curriculum Specialist to work in our Southwest territory covering Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The Curriculum Specialist (CS) will work in close partnership with Curriculum Specialist Managers and Account Managers throughout the territory and serves as a content specialist supporting the sales process from prospecting to close for Savvas Learning Company products, services, and solutions.

To support this process, the CS will develop and maintain ongoing relationships with school, state, regional, and/or district decision makers in the Southwest and share expertise in company offerings, pedagogy, and the competitive environment. Following the sales cycle, the CS is also responsible for post-sales support and activation.

Ideal candidates will reside close to a major airport in Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, or Houston).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Achieve Revenue Targets: Contribute to meeting and exceeding team sales quota in the Southwest market.
Deliver Presentations: Create and present compelling presentations covering all six customer touch points:

Exhibits and Conferences
Pre-work and Professional Learning Workshops
Meetings and Campaigns
Sales Presentations
Curriculum Pilot Trainings
Curriculum Program Activations

Build and Maintain Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with key K-5 decision-makers within the market segment.
Provide Feedback: Gather and relay customer feedback to sales, product, and marketing teams to enhance offerings and strategies.
Maintain Expertise: Stay current with Savvas products and services through certification and training processes in order to fully support the sales cycle.
Conduct Training: Provide Product Activation training for both new and existing customer accounts.
Facilitate Workshops: Offer professional learning workshops to districts and at conferences to support customer needs.
Understand Solutions: Demonstrate a deep knowledge of Savvas Learning Company solutions, both print and digital.
Collaborate Internally: Work closely with Savvas teams including sales, services, and product management to ensure alignment and support and to address and resolve customer satisfaction issues, ensuring overall customer success.
Ensure Customer Satisfaction: Maintain positive relationships with customers throughout the sales cycle and post-activation. Communicate in a timely and effective manner, providing support and directing customers to the appropriate Savvas teams as needed.
Deliver Excellent Service: Provide high levels of customer service consistently to foster satisfaction and loyalty.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

Deep K-12 Knowledge: Experience in K-5 education, with a strong understanding of curriculum standards and frameworks as well as knowledge of assessment and intervention practices.
Sales Focus: A sales representative with a drive to meet and exceed revenue targets.
Presentation Skills: Expert in the delivery of engaging and informative sales presentations and product orientations.
Collaborative Mindset: A flexible, team-oriented partner who shares responsibilities and supports other specialists, contributing to a dynamic team environment. Open to adapting strategies and roles based on feedback and evolving circumstances.
Self-Starter: Demonstrates a proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative and work independently. Capable of identifying needs and opportunities, developing solutions, and executing tasks with minimal supervision. Proven track record of successfully managing projects and driving results from inception to completion.
Passion for Education: A genuine enthusiasm for K-5 education and the ability to influence decision-making in a variety of educational settings.
Organization: Exceptional skills in managing time, communicating effectively, and organizing both physical and digital materials to ensure efficient workflow and successful project execution.
Communication Skills: Strong communicator with the ability to relate to all levels of K-5 employees, from superintendents to paraprofessionals. Ability to engage in direct and effective conversations with school districts in the Southwest territory.
Strategic Insight: Understanding of sales campaign strategy, market trends, and the full range of Savvas services to better meet customer needs and target audiences.
Bilingual Skills: Proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of K-12 education experience to include classroom teaching experience.
Coaching/Curriculum Coordinator at a top Texas district preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Specialty training or advanced certification is preferred.
Expert knowledge of education theory and market trends in education.
Knowledge of the competitive landscape preferred.
Deep knowledge and passion for learning in K-5 education.
Demonstrated ability to deliver winning presentations in large and small groups.
Experience in engaging with district administrators and decision makers.
Previous experience in selling and servicing in the education market is desirable.
Skilled in public speaking and creating engaging presentations for diverse audiences, including teachers, parents, district administrators, and adoption committees.
Strong technology skills, with proficiency in presentation software and hardware (PC or Mac), including whiteboard technology and 1:1 devices, for developing and delivering multimedia presentations both virtually and in-person.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

This person must reside in Texas.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
Monitoring and managing timekeeping and expenses in accordance with Savvas Travel and Expense policies.
40-60% travel within the territory is a significant part of this role. This will involve overnight stays and working hours that typically extend beyond the traditional business hours, including evenings and weekends. Occasional travel to other territories may be required.
Flexibility in travel schedule and readiness to adjust plans as required to meet business needs, sometimes at short notice, are essential for this role.

Disclaimer

This job description is meant to describe the general nature of the job to be performed and is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of job duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice as requested by managers or as required by business needs.

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