* Education specialist with deep K-12 knowledge in assigned content areas (literacy, math, science, humanities, intervention.)

* Sales representative for the assigned region(s) with the goal of driving and meeting market revenue targets.

* Expert in the delivery of sales and introductory product orientation in-service for print, digital and blended programs who will partner with other specialists and share responsibilities in the assigned region(s).

* Self-starter with a passion for K-12 education and the ability to drive educators (at all levels) to make sound decisions regarding learning outcome choices for students and teachers.

* Expert on education standards, current education pedagogy, and market trends.

* Expert communicator with the skills to relate to all levels of state, regional or district K-12 employees from superintendent, administrator, teacher to para-professional.

This position will be required to attend on-site customer meetings in Southern California, and candidates will need to reside within the market to be considered.

Responsibilities:

* Delivering winning presentations for each sales cycle to include the six customer touch points:

* Provides Pilot Activation Trainings and consistent, on-going communication and support for pilot teachers throughout the pilot process.

* Providing customer feedback to sales, product, and marketing teams

* Maintaining content level expertise through the Savvas Learning Company certification process and agreed upon materials.

* Delivering Program Activation trainings for new and on-going customer accounts.

* Having a deep understanding and knowledge of Savvas Learning Company's print and digital solutions.

* Maintaining positive on-going relationships with the customer during the sales cycle and after activation to provide support or re-direction to appropriate Savvas Learning Company teams to ensure client satisfaction.

* Providing excellent customer service at all times.

Qualifications:

* 5+ years of K-12 education experience to include classroom teaching experience.

* BS or BA, Master's degree preferred.

* Biliterate in English/Spanish preferred.

* Specialty training or advanced certification is preferred.

* Expert knowledge of education theory and market trends in K-12 education.

* Deep knowledge and passion for learning in K-12 education.

* Demonstrated ability to deliver winning presentations in large and small groups.

* Previous experience in selling and servicing in the education market is desirable.

* Experience in public speaking and creating engaging presentations for teachers, parents, district administrators, superintendents, or adoption committees.

* Demonstration of strong abilities with technology skills including abilities to use all presentation software and hardware (PC or Mac, including whiteboard technology and 1:1 devices) to develop and deliver multimedia presentations.

Other Requirements:

* Regional travel is possible; requests are sometimes made with short notice.

* Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

* Monitoring and controlling timekeeping and expenses in accordance with Savvas Learning Company Travel and Entertainment policies.

* Collaboration with team members and all departments including sales, services, and operations to escalate and address customer satisfaction issues in order to ensure customer success.

* Self-starter. Can at times be responsible for self-directed training and preparedness.

* Ability to have pointed conversations with school districts in the area of K-12 education.

* Understanding sales campaign strategy, market trends and the full continuum of Savvas Learning Company services to better understand the customer and audience.