Educational Sales Consultant, Western Michigan

TrulyHired; Michigan; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL Learning is seeking an Educational Sales Consultant to join our field sales team for Western Michigan. This full-time remote role offers the chance to drive growth for IXL and Rosetta Stone K-12 platforms, with potential travel and regional responsibilities.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS degree and 3+ years in educational sales, with classroom experience or related education background preferred. Strong communication and a passion for integrating technology into classrooms are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree is required or equivalent.
• 3+ years of educational sales experience preferred.
• Experience in K-12 education or familiarity with edtech is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Communicate key product features and benefits to educators virtually and in person.
• Understand customer needs and tailor solutions accordingly.
• Meet or exceed sales goals on a regular basis.
• Design and implement creative sales strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends in education technology.
• Provide exceptional customer service to current and prospective customers.
• Gather feedback to improve product offerings and inform conferences.

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Educational Sales Consultant, Western Michigan Full Description

IXL Learning, a global edtech leader with personalized learning products used by millions of students worldwide, is seeking an Educational Sales Consultant to join our field sales team. In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive growth and shape the future of both the IXL and Rosetta Stone K-12 platforms. #LI-REMOTE

At some companies, sales is a science. At IXL Learning, it's more like an ever-evolving art. We are looking for creative thinkers who can master our strategies and processes, and then come up with even better ones. The ideal candidates will have a competitive spirit and get a thrill from playing a pivotal role in the growth and success of our products. We're seeking people with energy and compassion, who can make learning about IXL and Rosetta Stone an enjoyable experience for educators.

This is a full-time remote position for candidates located in Western Michigan, preferably in Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Lansing, or Kalamazoo. #LI-EM1

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Effectively communicate key product features and benefits to prospective customers virtually and in person
• Develop a keen understanding of customer needs and values in order to provide personalized assistance throughout the sales process
• Meet sales goals on a consistent basis
• Help to design and implement new and creative sales strategies
• Understand and keep up-to-date with ever-changing market trends
• Provide exceptional customer service to current and prospective customers
• Gather customer feedback to help improve and enhance product offerings
• Promote IXL and Rosetta Stone at educational technology conferences nationwide
• Ability to travel 75-80% with periodic overnights as required

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• BA/BS degree
• 3+ years of educational sales experience
• Classroom experience and/or a related educational field preferred
• Familiarity with Web-based technologies
• Aptitude for working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Ability to apply energy and creativity to meeting sales goals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated success at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for bringing technology into the classroom

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

• 1 in 3 students in the United States uses
• provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
• is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
• is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

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.