Sales Associate (CA-Inland Empire) Full-Time or Part-Time

Imagine Learning; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational solutions provider is seeking a dynamic Sales Associate to join their team. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with an Account Executive, focusing on advancing sales through activities such as prospecting, managing pipelines, and delivering presentations. The company fosters a supportive culture emphasizing career growth and flexibility, allowing team members to work remotely or in a hybrid capacity. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position provides an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact in the K-12 space.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

401k plan with company match

16 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid bonding leave

Access to mental health resources

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Work-from-home opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or education-related field preferred.
• At least two years of experience supporting a sales team or in K-12 education.

Responsibilities

• Support the Account Executive with pipeline management and prospecting.
• Prepare presentations and generate sales reports.

Skills

Sales Support

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Education

Experience in K-12 Education

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Sales Associate (CA-Inland Empire) Full-Time or Part-Time

*Actively Hiring* *Year-Round Opportunity* *Full-time or Part-time*

*Excellent opportunity for someone with K-12 education experience looking to transition to a new career*

*Must reside in, or immediately surrounding, either Riverside County or San Bernardino County.*

At Imagine Learning , we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student every day. We are passionate about innovating together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We also empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development, flexible work -from- home arrangements, engag ing and meaningful work, and a supportive and connected team. As a remote-friendly company, hybrid and remote team members work from states across the U.S. and internationally. Most US employees enjoy working from home or in a hybrid capacity in our offices in Tempe, AZ (headquarters), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, Grand Rapids, MI, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact.

As a Sales Associate , you will work as a team with an Account Executive (“AE” ) in a defined territory. You will support the AE with a variety of activities that advance sales . The AE wi ll provide guidance on responsibilities and timelines . They will have you focus on activities such as pipeline management, prospecting new business, renewals, e-mail or call campaigns, sales presentations, promotion al needs , trade shows, and various sales-related duties necessary to achieve maximum revenue growth .

For more information on working at Imagine Learning, including our culture, benefits, and products, visit us HERE .

To learn more about a typical applicant journey at Imagine Learning, click HERE .

Position Information : This is year-round regular, full-time or part-time position, reporting to the California Sales Director.

Compensation : Base pay is anticipated to be between $69,886 and $80,000 per year for full-time. This equates to between $33.60 and $38.47 per hour for part-time. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus es based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, person al skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location : In this US-based position your location will be remote in your home office. To be considered, you must reside in , or immediately surrounding, either Riverside County or San Bernardino County.

Travel : You can e xpect to travel up to 75% of the time, primarily by car, so be sure you have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and a clean driving record for at least the past 39 months. The Sales Associate position offers a blend of work performed at home, as well as in the field, supporting the AE with client and prospect meetings, and attending various events.

Benefits: Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• 16 paid holidays, which include two floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Work -from- home opportunities that foster work/life balance .

Envision Your Experience.

In this role , you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Strengthen internal and external client relationships.
• Answer client questions about products, prices, and implementations.
• Utilize all available resources to reach prospects and attempt to turn those prospects into customers.
• Ability to effectively interface with decision-makers at all levels to provide superior customer service.
• Attend conferences, required training, conference calls , and/or webinars.
• Prepare presentations and correspondence, produce finished documents, and distribute correspondence.
• Travel approximately 7 5% of the time in the field , with overnight travel , as required .
• Generate sales reports and submit them to the AE and others.
• Deliver sales presentations to prospective clients live and via virtual meetings.
• Visit clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services.
• Co-negotiate contracts with prospective clients.
• Help determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations.
• Help with quotes building in Salesforce .
• Help manage the pipeline.
• Update client information in the company contact database.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to improve marketing materials and expand the company’s marketing presence in the territory.
• Stay on top of industry trends to identify potential opportunities for company growth.
• Other duties as required.

Share Your Expertise.

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role include:

• A Bachelor’s degree , preferably in a business or education-related field, and at least two years of experience supporting a sales team -OR- at least two years of related experience in the K-12 Education/Educational Technology industry -OR- or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Strong business orientation and problem-solving skills.
• A high degree of motivation and a bility to proactive ly problem solve.
• E xcellent verbal and written communication , negotiation, influence, and presentation skills.
• A h igh degree of comfort , confidence , and professionalism presenting to current and prospective customers in the K-12 education space, including working without a script and effectively responding to ad hoc questions and scenarios.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Initiative, s trong organizational and time management skills, ability to handle multiple priorities with demanding timeframes , and a self-directed approach .
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a high-quality , results-driven, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and travel (up to 7 5%); will include overnight travel and may include weekend travel as needed to attend Monday morning events and meetings .
• Proficiency in online meeting applications like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite .
• Working knowledge of NetSuite and Salesforce is preferred.
• Fingerprint c learance may be required; clearance must be obtained if need ed.

Our C ommitment to D iversity, E quity, I nclusion, and B elonging.

Diversity and inclusivity strengthen our Imagine Learning team, enrich our lives, and help us design equitable educational experiences where learners see themselves and can also learn about people, cultures, experiences, and perspectives different from their own. Imagine Learning is proud to offer diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) workplace initiatives, including the DEI employee council, annual DEI conference, employee resource groups, and other opportunities for employees to connect with and support DEI initiatives throughout the year.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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