Curriculum Sales Consultant, Boston

IXL Learning
Boston, MA
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with K-12 education experience who can blend teaching expertise with sales acumen, and who are comfortable with high travel demands in the Boston metro area.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior K-12 core curriculum sales and teaching experience
    — “Prior experience selling K-12 core curriculum”
  • Individuals who can build relationships with educators and sales teams
    — “building strong relationships with these teams”
  • Candidates experienced in navigating curriculum adoption processes
    — “Prior core curriculum adoption experience”

Things to consider

  • High travel commitment required, potentially impacting work-life balance
    — “Ability to travel up to 85% of the time”
  • Must reside within 45 minutes of a major airport for travel feasibility
    — “Must live no more than 45 minutes from a major airport”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in both teaching and curriculum sales in your resume and interview
    — “Background in Math, both teaching and sales preferred”
  • Showcase your ability to deliver engaging presentations to educators
    — “Deliver highly effective presentations to a wide variety of educators”
  • Emphasize your track record of managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments
    — “Demonstrated success at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment”
  • Demonstrate your grasp of educational technology through specific examples
    — “Comfortable with educational technology (Tech-savvy)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Drive growth and shape the future of our new core curriculum program
Typical background
BA/BS degree

Skills & requirements

Required

Ba/bs Degree3+ Years Of Prior Edtech Sales ExperiencePrior Experience Selling K-12 Core Curriculum5+ Years Of Teaching And/or School Administrative ExperienceExceptional Presentation SkillsStrong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsComfortable With Educational Technology

Preferred

Prior Core Curriculum Adoption Experience

Stack & domain

Edtech SalesK-12 Core CurriculumMath TeachingSchool Administrative ExperienceEducational TechnologyPresentation SkillsOne-on-one Conversational SkillsStrong Written And Verbal Communication Skills

About the role

Original posting from IXL Learning

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Curriculum Sales Consultant to join our sales team. In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive growth and shape the future of our new core curriculum program, Takeoff by IXL.#LI-REMOTE

At some companies, sales is a science. At IXL Learning, it's more like an ever-evolving art. We are looking for creative thinkers who can master our strategies and processes, and then come up with even better ones. The ideal candidates will have a competitive spirit and get a thrill from playing a pivotal role in the growth and success of our products. We’re seeking people with energy and compassion, who can make learning about Takeoff by IXL an enjoyable experience for educators. 

This is a remote position for candidates located in the Boston, MA, metro area. #LI-EM1

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Introduce our new math core curriculum program to new and existing customers 

Partner with IXL Learning K-12 field sales management and sales representatives to strategize, present, and execute IXL’s core curriculum math program in your assigned region, building strong relationships with these teams

Develop a keen understanding of customer needs and values in order to provide personalized assistance throughout the sales process and adoption cycle

Leverage market and product knowledge to increase sales 

Deliver highly effective presentations to a wide variety of educators including administrators and teachers

Demonstrate a strong understanding of all IXL products

Understand and keep up-to-date with ever-changing market trends 

Partner with sales reps to prospect specific district and state departments 

Preparation work for state and local adoptions

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

BA/BS degree 

3+ years of prior EdTech sales experience

Prior experience selling K-12 core curriculum

5+ years of teaching and/or school administrative experience

Background in Math, both teaching and sales preferred

Prior core curriculum adoption experience

Exceptional presentation skills, as well as one-on-one conversational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable with educational technology (Tech-savvy)

Passion for bringing technology into the classroom

Aptitude for working under pressure and meeting deadlines 

Demonstrated success at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently, from start to finish

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to travel up to 85% of the time

Must live no more than 45 minutes from a major airport

The base salary range for this full-time position is $70,000 to $95,000 + commission eligibility + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com

Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages

Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects

Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category. 

Source: IXL Learning careers

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