Associate Educational Sales Consultant, Inside Sales, New Grad

IXL Learning; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

IXL Learning is looking for a motivated individual to join our Inside Sales team in San Mateo, CA. This full-time position involves making cold calls, managing sales transactions, and assisting with sales campaigns. The ideal candidate will hold a BA/BS degree, have customer service experience, and be passionate about improving education through technology.

The role offers a base hourly rate of $25 to $26, plus commission and benefits. We value diversity and encourage the class of 2026 to apply.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Experience in customer service or inside sales in edtech or software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound calls to assess customer needs.
• Manage sales processing and ensure accurate CRM data.
• Assist in executing targeted sales campaigns.

Skills

Customer service experience

Negotiation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an upbeat, focused, high‑energy individual to join our Inside Sales team. The ideal candidate will be goal‑oriented and tenacious. You will have experience working with technology and assisting customers. We are looking for a self‑starter that will support our rapidly growing customer base. In this role, you will use your communication skills to effectively explain solutions to prospective customers (who are teachers, students, parents, and school administrators).

This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office. We encourage new college graduates to apply including the class of 2026.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct cold outbound calls and qualify inbound inquiries to identify customer needs and route high‑potential opportunities to the field sales team
• Manage the end‑to‑end processing of transactional sales, ensuring accurate CRM data entry and quick lead follow‑up
• Assist with the execution of targeted sales campaigns and provide administrative support to the broader sales team
• Research and identify potential growth opportunities within target markets to help the team achieve sales goals
• Deliver engaging virtual product demonstrations to prospective users, effectively communicating IXL’s value proposition

What We’re Looking For

• BA/BS degree
• Customer service, inside sales or education experience, preferably within the edtech or software industry
• Any K12 classroom experience is a plus
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong verbal (telephone) and written communications skills
• A high level of self‑motivation, energy, and drive to succeed
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
• Understanding of web applications
• Salesforce.com experience is a plus
• Passion for improving education through technology

The base hourly rate for this full‑time position is $25 to $26 per hour + commission eligibility + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay ranges for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.