Sales Associate - Strategic East (Part-Time, Contractor)

Posted:
12/4/2024, 12:09:52 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ 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 part-time Sales Associate to partner with our Sales Team.

Are you a quick learner and a self-starter who enjoys technology? Are you looking to make a difference by sharing highly effective, outstanding programs with other educators? Do you have a particular love of K-12 curriculum?

The ideal candidates will have a passion for supporting schools and the ability to drive educators (at all levels) to make the right decisions regarding learning outcome choices for students and teachers. We are dedicated to providing crucial training before deployment. 

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Assist in building awareness of the Amplify brand and products in schools

  • Conduct sales meetings with school site personnel to support supplemental campaigns.

  • Deliver product demonstrations/presentations for small to medium districts. 

  • Assist Amplify Sales Account Executive with school visits and product drop-offs when deemed safe by state health authorities.

  • Identify new sales opportunities and advance them in collaboration with the team.

  • Develop relationships with key school-building decision-makers

Minimum Qualifications:

  • >1 year experience with teaching, school system administration, education market, or other industry supporting the sales function 

  • Proficiency in English (verbal & written)

  • Comfortable speaking to the public, and experience delivering presentations or trainings to audiences of 6+ people

  • Ability to lift and carry sample boxes/bags that may weigh up to 30 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Conversational intelligence –the ability to ask good questions and listen actively

  • Previous experience working with literacy, preferably early literacy programs or curricula

  • Experience crafting and delivering short multimedia presentations

  • Provide customer and competitive feedback to Sales Leadership

  • Articulate the Amplify story with potential customers at state and citywide exhibitions, fairs, and other related gatherings, as needed.

Compensation: The hourly rate range for this role is $40.00 - $50.00. Hourly travel rate $25.00.

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.