A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
The Literacy Product Specialist plays a vital role in the sales organization that focuses on supporting and enabling the sales team to position and sell Amplify literacy solutions more effectively.
The position will provide support to the product specialist and sales team across three primary areas: assisting the sales team with content expertise as they support strategic sales opportunities, second, delivering specialized in-person and remote presentations and trainings at the district or state level as part of the sales process and third, develop and deliver customized resources to help advance sales opportunities.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Work in partnership with sales staff to develop, support, and close sales opportunities
- Work in partnership with the product specialist team to support and develop active sales opportunities, partnering with educators through the curriculum review process
- Present the suite of Amplify Literacy materials to administrators and teacher committee teams
- Assist in the development of sales support materials to reflect the best positioning and messaging of Amplify programs
- Support and assist with product training for members of the Sales team
- Participate in Amplify Professional Development training and build knowledge as an Amplify-branded trainer and presenter
- Maintain knowledge and expertise in K-12 Literacy educational trends
- Work independently and effectively collaborate across teams
- Successfully troubleshoot and problem-solve as necessary
- Develop customer-facing workshops that position Amplify solutions in pre-sales opportunities
- Work with Sales Enablement to create competitive Literacy content for the sales team
- Apply conversation intelligence – ask good questions and actively listen while speaking
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years’ experience in K-12 education
- K-8 classroom teaching experience with an emphasis on Literacy
- Expertise in the Science of Reading
- Ability to travel at least 60%
- Presentation experience, preferably as a conference speaker or professional development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree and teaching credential (past or current)
- Social Media Presence and awareness – attracting followers and promoting events
- Previous experience servicing the education market
- Experience creating and delivering a short multimedia presentation
- Expertise with remote meeting platforms
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
- Understanding of the educational marketplace and industry trends
- Understanding of Amplify’s products
- Preferred candidate location is California or the Northeast Region.
What we offer:
Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, stock options, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $105,000.00 – $115,000.00. This role is eligible for commission-based pay.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com..
If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.
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