Field Sales Specialist (Math/Science) - Part-time (TX)

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today’s classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs - supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual’s abilities and learning styles.

Savvas Learning Company is seeking part-time Field Sales Specialists to work in our Texas market. The ideal location for these positions will be Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, and McAllen.
This position will be required to attend on-site customer meetings in the assigned territory and candidates must reside within the state Texas to be considered. If not currently located within a commutable distance, please provide a cover letter that includes relocation plans.

Responsibilities:

• Implements specified project components under the direction of the local Account Manager.
• Oversees projects related to marketing materials such as creating, copying, organizing, collating, or delivering on behalf on an Account Manager or the Market Manager.
• Strategically plans sales calls by outlined objectives and action steps from Account Manager.
• Participates in customer calls with an Account Manager to answer questions to assist with a sale.
• Performs customer outreach calls on behalf of Account Manager to follow up on product delivery, or to answer additional customer questions.
• Responds to customers’ requests and problems with appropriate timeliness and concern; Develops professional credibility and trust with the customer.
• Prepares materials needed for conferences, meetings, or lunch & learn events.
• Assists with various pre-presentation activities such as tabbing books, setting up displays and transporting of materials to evaluation sites.
• Maintains records, prepares forms, verifies information, and resolves routine problems.
• Provides general administrative or clerical assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• B.A. degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• K-12 classroom or curriculum experience preferred.
• Experience in a sales-driven, quality-oriented organization preferred.
• Proven experience networking with and influencing decision makers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Computer skills with knowledge of Google Drive, Word, and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.

Other Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Ability to drive decision makers to Savvas sales solutions.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to a changing organization.
• Must have excellent listening skills in delivering customer requested solutions.
• Effective time management and communication via phone, emails, and site visits with customers.
• High learning curve when it comes to gaining knowledge of new and existing product lines and solutions.
• Ability to use, demonstrate, stay current and drive technology trends internally and externally.

Other:

• Travel within the assigned territory will be required.

Savvas Learning Company provides access to a benefits experience created to offer our employees choice, flexibility, and the opportunity to save money for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, pharmacy, life insurance, disability insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off. Our benefits are part of a total package that is carefully designed to support the total well-being of our employees.

Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, region, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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