Curriculum Sales Consultant, Chicago

IXL Learning
Chicago, IL
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in math curriculum adoption and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in math curriculum and a history of driving product adoption in education
    — “Prior core adoption experience”
  • Individuals who are comfortable with both remote work and high-travel demands
    — “This is a remote position for candidates located in the Chicago, Illinois metro area”
  • People who can bridge the gap between educators and sales teams with strong communication skills
    — “building strong relationships with these teams”

Things to consider

  • The role demands significant travel, up to 85% of the time, which may affect work-life balance
    — “Ability to travel up to 85% of the time”
  • Candidates must live within a 45-minute radius of a major airport, which is a geographic constraint
    — “Must live no more than 45 minutes from a major airport”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in strategic sales planning and curriculum implementation in your resume
    — “strategize, present, and execute IXL’s core curriculum math program”
  • Showcase your ability to deliver engaging presentations tailored to educators and administrators
    — “Deliver highly effective presentations to a wide variety of educators including administrators and teachers”
  • Demonstrate your deep understanding of math curriculum and how it aligns with educational goals
    — “Background in Math, understanding of curriculum is a strength”
  • Include examples of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    — “managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • driving sales growth
  • shaping product adoption
Typical background
saleseducation

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCurriculum SalesEducational TechnologyPresentation SkillsMarket Analysis

Preferred

Core Curriculum AdoptionEducational Technology

Stack & domain

SalesPresentationEducational TechnologyCommunicationCollaborationEducationCurriculum

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. 

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 Chicago, Illinois metro area. #LI-REMOTE

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 $80,000 to $105,000 + 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. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options, matching 401k retirement plan, paid time off and sick days, paid parental leave subject to plan terms and eligibility.

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 3 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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