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Join Curriculum Associates as an Educational Sales Consultant in NJ, a dynamic role focused on driving educational innovation through outside sales and client relationship-building with school administrators.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing sales territory plans, delivering presentations, maintaining relationships with district leaders, and engaging in sales activities to meet revenue targets.

Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills are essential, alongside proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field, plus 5+ years of experience in educational sales, preferably with SaaS and curriculum adoption knowledge.

Location: This position is remote from NJ, USA with significant travel requirements (over 80%).

Compensation: $69250 - $118250 / Annually

At Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person!

The Educational Sales Consultant (ESC) is a client-facing role and responsible for all outside sales in their assigned territory. The ESCbuilds interdependent relationships with district-level school administrators to promote digital and print-based productsand serviceswithin the Curriculum Associates portfolio.The ESC is a product expert focused on driving and supporting teaching and learning innovation, andpartnering with institutions to meet the educational outcomes of access, achievement and affordability to make classrooms a better place for all children.

The impact you'll have:

Becomeand act as an expert on the company’s products, student data, the issues faced by teachers in the classroom, and the latest educational trends at the local, state, and national level
Develop and execute a sales territory plan for the assigned territory in collaboration with Implementation Service Team members
Establish and maintain strong consultative relationships with high-level school district leaders in targeted accounts
Deliver key sales presentations virtually or in person
Plan and execute regional events and conference attendance/sponsorships
Demonstrate effective and successful working relationships with internal stakeholders to include sales, marketing, service, account management, and product development teams
Engage in sales activities to generate revenue and meet territory plan metrics
Create and maintainaccurate opportunities pipeline
Forecast sales resultsand adjust territory plan to align with annual priorities
Set up, maintain and keep accurate customer contact records within the CRM system
Proactively share market trends, industry news, and competitive information with leadership to impact future CA offerings and solutions
Monitor, screen, and respond timely to all internal/external communications

Who we're looking for:

Strong listening and communication skills – both oral and written
Strong interpersonal and customer centricskills – build trust and dependability
Ongoing learner – able to learn and incorporate new and complex concepts quickly
Results oriented – follow through to complete assignments
Able to work independently, with some direction and collaboratively, in a team environment
High attention to detail and ability to follow complicated directions
Effective decision making, ownership, and accountability
Able to handle ambiguity and favorably navigate through stressful situations and pressing deadlines
Demonstrate integrity, ethical standards and a professional demeanor
Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to multitask
A self-starter, disciplined and competitive professional
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Excellent problem solving and analytical capability
Proficient with Programs and Applications like Outlook, SalesForce.com, Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS365, CRM, Marketing Automation tools and search engines)

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and successful work experience
5+ years’ equivalent experience in education or educational sales
Experience in a SaaS-based sales environment
Understanding of the education landscape within assigned territory
Previous experience in assessment and curriculum adoptions is preferred
Established relationships with district leaders within the assigned territory is preferred

Travel: >80%, both driving and flying; some overnight travel required

Working Environment:Must be able to lift 50 lbs; Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, standing at conferences and events, or driving

Benefits and Pay Range:

Pay Range – This role’s range is $69,250-$118,250. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits – Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.

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