Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Prodigy Education; Greater Toronto Area; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing education through game-based learning. As a Sales Development Representative, you'll play a crucial role in connecting educators with an innovative platform that enhances student engagement and learning outcomes. This full-time position offers expert training and support, allowing you to grow your sales career in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. With opportunities for personal and professional development, you'll be empowered to make a meaningful impact in the EdTech space. If you're passionate about education and eager to help students succeed, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Fully remote work environment

Opportunities for growth

Training and mentorship

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Passion for education and helping students succeed.
• Prior experience in K-12 education or EdTech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities within K-12 education.
• Engage with school decision-makers to generate interest in Prodigy.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-starter Mentality

Solutions-oriented Mindset

Curiosity

Empathy

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, Education

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

Prodigy Education is a global leader in game-based learning. Our mission is to help every student in the world love learning, motivating more than 20 million students a year to practice standards-aligned math and English. More than 800,000 teachers use Prodigy as a free instructional tool. Fun, motivating, and research-based, Prodigy is the EdTech platform students actually ask to use. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

Prodigy Education is partnering with Fuel Sales, a leading provider of sales training and development, to expand our outreach to school districts across North America. Through this partnership, we’re hiring full-time Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) to connect with educators, introduce them to Prodigy’s platform, and help set the stage for lasting partnerships.

This is a 6-month contract position managed by the team at Fuel Sales, with the opportunity for extension based on performance and overall success. You’ll receive expert training, personalized coaching, and day-to-day support to help you thrive in this role and grow your sales career in the EdTech space.

Your Impact

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities within the K-12 education space.

• Engage with school and district decision-makers to generate interest in Prodigy.

• Educate prospects on how Prodigy supports curriculum and improves learning outcomes.

• Collaborate with Account Executives to schedule product demos and move deals forward.

• Maintain accurate records of outreach and pipeline progress using CRM tools.

• This role will require a willingness to provide support across all U.S. time zones during business hours to meet the needs of schools and districts as required.
  

About You:

• A passion for education and helping students succeed.

• A self-starter mentality with a strong work ethic.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Curiosity, empathy, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

• Comfort with technology and remote collaboration tools.

• Prior experience in education or EdTech is a plus, but not required.

Bonus Points

• A degree, diploma, or certification in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field.

• Prior experience in K-12 education, EdTech, or selling into school districts.

• Familiarity with CRM tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar platforms.

• Demonstrated success in a sales or customer-facing role.

• Comfort with outbound calling, cold outreach, and engaging senior-level decision-makers.

• Enthusiasm for game-based learning and using technology to improve student outcomes.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, remote team environment.

Why Join Prodigy Education?

• Be part of a mission-driven company changing how students learn.

• Fully remote work environment with a supportive, collaborative team.

• Opportunities for growth and skill development in the EdTech industry.

• Training and mentorship to help you launch or grow your career in sales.

Working at Prodigy

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.

• Join a company which empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.

• We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.

• It’s not just about the work though; it's about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy: "Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.” Check it outhere.

• #LI-Remote

Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at [e-mail], and we will work with you to meet your needs.