Strategic Educational Sales Consultant - So. CA

Benchmark Education Company LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Education Company seeks a results-driven sales professional to lead a Southern California territory. You will develop strategic plans for supplemental, core, and PD sales, maintain CRM records, and craft proposals while presenting print and digital products to educators.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in education or English with 3–5 years of high-volume sales experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with educational publishing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English or related field.
• 3–5 years of sales experience in a high-volume, fast-paced company.
• Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills.
• Educational publishing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Achieve or surpass sales goals for territory within expense guidelines.
• Develop strategic plans to identify opportunities for supplemental, core, and PD sales.
• Manage territory using CRM to track opportunities, contacts, wins, and losses.
• Generate quotes and support proposals, including reviewing RFPs.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and present in varied settings.
• Collaborate with editors, marketing, and management on trends.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/English

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Benchmark Education Company seeks a results-driven sales professional to lead a Southern California territory. You will develop strategic plans for supplemental, core, and PD sales, maintain CRM records, and craft proposals while presenting print and digital products to educators.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in education or English with 3–5 years of high-volume sales experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with educational publishing.