A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

The Literacy Product Specialist plays a vital role in the sales organization that focuses on supporting and enabling the sales team to position and sell Amplify solutions more effectively.  The position will provide support to the product specialist and sales team across three primary areas: assisting the sales team with content expertise as they support strategic sales opportunities, second, delivering specialized in-person and remote presentations and trainings at the district or state level as part of the sales process and third, develop and deliver customized resources to help advance sales opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with sales staff to develop, support, and close sales opportunities

• Work in partnership with the product specialist team to support and develop active sales opportunities, partnering with educators through the curriculum review process

• Present the suite of Amplify Literacy materials to administrators and teacher committee teams

• Assist in the development of sales support materials to reflect the best positioning and messaging of Amplify programs

• Support and assist with product training for members of the Sales team

• Participate in Amplify Professional Development training and build knowledge as an Amplify branded trainer and presenter

• Maintain knowledge and expertise in K-8 educational trends

• Work independently and effectively collaborate across teams

• Successfully troubleshoot and problem-solve as necessary 

• Develop customer-facing workshops that position Amplify solutions in pre-sales opportunities   

• Apply conversation intelligence - ask good questions and actively listen while speaking  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 5+ years’ experience in K-12 education

• K-8 classroom teaching experience with an emphasis on Literacy

• Expertise in the Science of Reading

• Ability to travel at least 60%

• Presentation experience, preferably as a conference speaker or professional development

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree and teaching credential (past or current)

• Social Media Presence and awareness – attracting followers and promoting events

• Previous experience servicing the education market

• Experience creating and delivering a short multimedia presentation

• Expertise with remote meeting platforms

• Bilingual in Spanish/English

• Understanding of the educational marketplace, and industry trends

• Understanding of Amplify’s products

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a lucrative 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross annualized salary range for this role is $105,000-$115,000. This role is eligible for commissions based pay.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.

Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.

If selected, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may also be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening, including fingerprints.