Posted:
12/3/2024, 10:18:54 AM
Location(s):
Florida, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior
Field(s):
Sales & Account Management
Workplace Type:
Remote
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.
Amplify is seeking a passionate, part-time Sales Associate to join our dynamic Sales Team. In this role, you will help drive the adoption of Amplify’s cutting-edge literacy assessments and K-12 curriculum solutions. As a Sales Associate, your primary focus will be to collaborate with educators and school leaders, ensuring their literacy programs are aligned with state standards and that they have the right tools to track and enhance student progress. You’ll also play an essential role in collaborating with our project management team to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of educational products and services.
**This is a contract position**
Essential Responsibilities:
Develop Literacy Assessments: Collaborate with the product team to help develop and refine literacy assessments that are aligned with state and national standards. Ensure these assessments meet the needs of educators and support effective tracking of student progress.
Support Curriculum Alignment: Assist educators and school leaders in aligning their literacy programs with state standards. Provide guidance on how to integrate Amplify’s literacy tools and assessments with their existing curriculum.
Collaboration with Project Management Teams: Work closely with the project management team to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of Amplify’s products and services. Coordinate deliverables, manage timelines, and track progress to ensure successful project implementation.
Customer Feedback and Market Insights: Collect feedback from educators and school leaders, sharing valuable insights with the Sales Leadership team. Help shape product development and sales strategies based on customer needs and market trends.
Sales and Product Support: Assist the sales team in product demonstrations, presentations, and providing educational resources to clients. Maintain product knowledge to confidently discuss Amplify's solutions and their benefits for K-12 education.
Minimum Qualifications:
1+ years of experience in teaching, school system administration, or any education-related market experience supporting a sales function.
Strong proficiency in English (both written and verbal communication).
Comfort with working in a deadline-driven project team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong conversational skills with the ability to ask insightful questions and actively listen to customer needs.
Experience with literacy education, especially early literacy programs or curricula, is highly preferred.
Familiarity with literacy assessment development and how these assessments align with state and national educational standards.
Solid understanding of K-12 curriculum standards, particularly in literacy education, with the ability to advise educators on curriculum alignment.
Previous experience working with cross-functional teams, including product development and project management, to meet deadlines and deliver products that align with client needs.
Enthusiastic about technology in education and improving student outcomes.
Self-motivated and proactive in driving projects and meeting deadlines.
Strong ability to build relationships with educators, school leaders, and other stakeholders.
Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this role is $55.00 - $65.00.
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 that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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.
Website: https://amplify.com/
Headquarter Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 2000
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Series C
Industries: EdTech ⋅ Education ⋅ Higher Education