Educational Sales Consultant, California (Solano County area)

IXL Learning
Vallejo, CA
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior educational sales professionals with a background in EdTech who thrive in a remote environment and enjoy creative problem-solving.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in educational sales and a passion for classroom technology integration
    — “Passion for bringing technology into the classroom”
  • Individuals who enjoy shaping sales strategies and adapting to evolving market trends
    — “Help to design and implement new and creative sales strategies”

Things to consider

  • The role requires significant travel, which may be a factor for candidates prioritizing remote work
    — “Ability to travel 75-80% with periodic overnights as required”
  • Candidates must be located in the Solano County area despite the remote work arrangement
    — “This is a full-time remote position for candidates located in the Solano County, CA, area”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in driving growth with personalized sales approaches for educators
    — “Develop a keen understanding of customer needs and values in order to provide personalized assistance throughout the sales process”
  • Emphasize your ability to innovate and improve sales strategies through creative thinking
    — “We are looking for creative thinkers who can master our strategies and processes, and then come up with even better ones”
  • Showcase your track record of consistently meeting sales goals and managing multiple tasks
    — “Meet sales goals on a consistent basis”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • meeting sales goals
  • designing sales strategies
Typical background
sales experience in educational technology

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales StrategyCustomer Relationship ManagementProduct Knowledge

Preferred

Educational TechnologyMarket Trend Analysis

Stack & domain

Web-based TechnologiesSales StrategiesMarket TrendsCustomer ServiceProduct OfferingsCommunicationCreativityTeamworkCustomer FeedbackPresentationEducationSales

About the role

Original posting from IXL Learning

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an Educational Sales Consultant to join our field sales team. In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive growth and shape the future of both the IXL and Rosetta Stone K-12 platforms.  #LI-EM1

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 IXL and Rosetta Stone an enjoyable experience for educators. 

This is a full-time remote position for candidates located in the Solano County, CA, area.#LI-REMOTE

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Effectively communicate key product features and benefits to prospective customers virtually and in person

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

Meet sales goals on a consistent basis 

Help to design and implement new and creative sales strategies

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

Provide exceptional customer service to current and prospective customers

Gather customer feedback to help improve and enhance product offerings

Promote IXL and Rosetta Stone at educational technology conferences nationwide 

Ability to travel 75-80% with periodic overnights as required

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

BA/BS degree 

3+ years of educational sales experience 

Classroom experience and/or a related educational field preferred

Familiarity with Web-based technologies

Aptitude for working under pressure and meeting deadlines 

Ability to apply energy and creativity to meeting sales goals

Strong written and verbal communication skills

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

Passion for bringing technology into the classroom

The base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000 to $105,000 + commission eligibility + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay 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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