Education Sales Consultant: Drive EdTech Growth

Cengage Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group in Chicago, IL seeks a results-driven sales professional to drive adoption of digital and print learning solutions across higher education, K-12 and professional markets.

You will engage prospective customers, meet sales goals, and develop strategic territory plans, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role offers a base pay with incentive upside, and requires strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years teaching and education sales preferred in publishing.
• Proven track record of consistent sales growth and goal achievement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and execute complex sales solutions.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain customer relationships and partnerships.
• Territory management experience and organizational skills.
• Able to transport materials; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Engage in sales call activities to explore and present product solutions.
• Meet or exceed annual sales goals.
• Create and implement strategic territory and business plans.
• Drive new business to foster growth within the territory.
• Provide accurate forecast and sales activity reporting using company tools.
• Participate in network-building opportunities within territory.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Relationship building

CRM systems

Territory management

Mobility and lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years teaching and education sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM tools

Job description

Cengage Group in Chicago, IL seeks a results-driven sales professional to drive adoption of digital and print learning solutions across higher education, K-12 and professional markets.

You will engage prospective customers, meet sales goals, and develop strategic territory plans, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role offers a base pay with incentive upside, and requires strong communication and relationship-building skills.