Remote EdTech Field Sales Consultant – K-12 Growth

IXL Learning; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL Learning, a leading EdTech company, is seeking an Educational Sales Consultant to join their team. This full-time remote role primarily serves candidates located in Western Michigan. The consultant will communicate product benefits, understand customer needs, and implement creative sales strategies. A BA/BS degree and 3+ years of educational sales experience are required.

IXL Learning values diversity and promotes a respectful work environment, driven by a mission to positively impact learners and educators.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of educational sales experience.
• Classroom experience and/or a related educational field preferred.
• Demonstrated success at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate key product features and benefits to prospective customers.
• Meet sales goals on a consistent basis.
• Provide exceptional customer service to current and prospective customers.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Aptitude for working under pressure

Familiarity with Web-based technologies

Creative sales strategies

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, 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.

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, Michigan.

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 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
• Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
• Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
• Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) 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.