Shelf - Sales - Assessment Solutions Consultant

Data Recognition Corporation; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Recognition Corporation is seeking an ASC to drive demand and sales of assessment products across the West Coast. You will prospect, present, and close opportunities, traveling up to 50% to district and state events, and collaborate with educators to align solutions with needs.

You will manage a defined territory, input data into NetSuite, and participate in user groups and trainings. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in education sales are preferred, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Experience in selling educational assessment products or services.
• Strong ability to prospect, qualify leads, and close opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with school districts to identify assessment needs.
• Promote and sell DRC assessment products and services.
• Develop territory business plans and track sales to meet quotas.
• Input data in NetSuite CRM and manage customer events.
• Travel 50%+ for meetings, trainings, and events.

Skills

Sales experience

Presentation skills

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Tech proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM platforms (NetSuite)

Web-based presentation tools

Job description

Shelf - Sales - Assessment Solutions Consultant

California, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.

Summary:

This is a sales position. The Assessment Solutions Consultant (ASC) develops demand, promotes, and sells Data Recognition Corporation assessment products and services (pre-K through adult) in-person, via telephone, email contact, and using web-based presentation tools. The ASC manages a defined territory (west coast) to grow the business and works independently to achieve a sales quota. Sales functions include, but are not limited to creating demand, prospecting, qualifying leads, converting and closing opportunities, providing training as needed, and giving presentations to customers. Travel within territory exceeds 50% in addition to attendance at national and regional sales meetings or other customer events as needed. Demonstrated success in exceeding quota in a complex sales environment a must.

• Communicating with school districts and identifying assessment needs.
• Supporting educators in the use of DRC solutions.
• Creating territory business plans.
• Tracking sales to consistently achieve assigned sales goals.
• Inputting data in Customer Relationship Management platform, currently NetSuite.
• Planning and executing customer events such as user groups, trainings, and product presentations.
• Attending local and state-level assessment meetings.
• Providing feedback to product management and sales teams to evaluate assessment solutions for use in the current, competitive market.
• Demonstrate adept sales and presentation skills.
• Design and implement a territory management strategy including but not limited to the following: calls into current accounts, cold calls into target accounts, inbound lead management, customer presentations (via web and in person), and identifying and implementing marketing campaigns.
• Manage & grow sales in existing accounts.
• Prospect and develop sales in new accounts.
• Produce qualified leads from demand generation, outbound cold calling, and marketing campaigns.
• Efficiently and effectively follow-up with and manage all leads and opportunities (phone, web, referral, self-generated, etc.).
• Proactively close converted opportunities by keeping the sales process moving forward.
• Self-starter that excels in an entrepreneurial sales environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of assessment data and their impact on instruction.
• Knowledge of the education market as it relates to standards, assessments, and other current trends in education.
• Experience assisting districts in understanding student progress, proficiency, and achievement through data.
• Proficient with education technology and demonstrating testing tools and engines.
• Familiarity with various perspectives of online testing.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning and forecasting sales activity.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in delivering stand up and or virtual presentations utilizing full suite of available technology to support messaging.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and electronically, to transmit information accurately and clearly and to proactively seek feedback while remaining sensitive to customer needs.
• Advanced proficiency in creating demand, excellent persuasion and influencing skills.
• Advanced proficiency in developing and retaining strong virtual working relationships with Customers, Partners & Employees
• Advanced proficiency in using technology and associated software tools – MS Office Suite; web-based presentation tools; Customer Relations Management platforms; innovative technology solutions and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision is essential.
• Superior proficiency in time management and organizational discipline.
• Advanced written and creative layout/graphical skills required to produce marketing campaign collateral.
• Superior proficiency in creating effective solutions to problem solving to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years successful sales in the education industry and/or assessment products experience required.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
• Report to work promptly when scheduled
• Be able to work under supervisionand accept feedback
• Relate effectivelyand work respectfully with diverse work groups
• Ability toconsistently perform well during times of increased work load
• Manage multiple job functions simultaneously
• Other duties as needed

Reporting to this position: No direct reports

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8-hour periods of time
• Ability to look at a computer monitor, utilize a keyboard and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as necessary

DRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

DRC offers a comprehensive benefits program that allows employees to make choices that best meet their current and future needs. We offer many benefits, including medical, wellness, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance. DRC also offers a generous paid time off policy and community service leave.

Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The salary range is a guideline. Compensation will be based on skills, knowledge, and experience.