EdTech, E-learning, Software

Educational Sales Consultant, Inside Sales

San Mateo, CAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 15 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

goal-oriented
tenacious
sales instinct
customer base
transactional sales
data input
cold outbound calls
inbound sales leads
value proposition
sales team

Nice to have

Salesforce.com
ed-tech
software industry

Role summary

IXL Learning, a global edtech leader, is seeking a high-energy Inside Sales Consultant to join their team in San Mateo, CA. This full-time role involves lead follow-up, cold calling, qualifying leads, conducting product demonstrations, and identifying growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS degree, 1 year of customer service, inside sales, or education experience, strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple projects. Salesforce.com experience is a plus. The position offers a base hourly rate of $28-$33 plus commission and benefits.

IXL Learning, a global edtech leader with personalized learning products used by millions of students worldwide, is seeking an upbeat, focused, high-energy individual to join our Inside Sales team.

The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented and tenacious with a natural sales instinct. You will have experience working with technology and assisting customers. We are looking for a self-starter that will support our rapidly growing global customer base.

This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our IXL headquarters office in San Mateo, CA.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Lead follow up for transactional sales and data input for processing

Conduct cold outbound calls and qualify inbound sales leads to communicate IXL's value proposition to new global users and to identify their requirements for the sales team

Ensure the timely processing of leads and assist with and support sales campaigns

Identify growth opportunities for the sales teams to ensure growth attainment

Conduct web application product demonstrations virtually using screen share technology

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

BA/BS degree

1 year of customer service, inside sales or education experience, preferably within the ed-tech or software industry.

A high level of self-motivation, energy, and drive to succeed

Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively

Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs

Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail

Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills

Excellent verbal (telephone) and written communications skills

Understanding of web applications

Ability to accommodate various global time zones is a plus

Salesforce.com experience is a plus

The base hourly rate for this full-time position is $28 to $33 per hour + 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 pay ranges 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.

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