Savvas Learning Company Looking for National Literacy Manager (K-12 Sales) at United States Full Time

Do you love to give presentations? Do you have a competitive mindset fit for sales? Most importantly, are you passionate about literacy instruction? If you said “yes” to these questions, this role may be for you!

Savvas Learning Company is looking for a self-starter with the ability to work with K-12 educators and administrators in positioning its literacy solutions as resources to increase learning outcomes for their students. As a National Literacy Manager for K-12 Literacy, you will report to the VP of Literacy Strategy, but will work closely with Sales Directors, Account Managers, and Literacy Specialists to identify sales strategies ranging from prospecting to closing business for Savvas’ products and services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with sales teams in the United States and share expertise in Savvas’ Literacy offerings and pedagogy with school district decision makers.
• Partner directly with sales teams and product management to advance Savvas’ Literacy products, services, and solutions within the United States.
• Participate in assigned Savvas Learning/CCSOC sales pursuits within the United States and Puerto Rico.
• Develop Savvas Literacy specialists in its literacy print and digital offerings.
• Represent Savvas as a thought leader in the K-12 Literacy field.
• Achieve revenue targets.
• Develop and deliver winning presentations.
• Provide customer feedback to sales, product, and marketing teams.
• Build sales capacity in all markets.

Qualifications

• A college degree is required with an advanced degree or specialty related training highly desirable.
• Teaching experience in K-12 Literacy required with a preference for K-5 background and the Science of Reading.
• Must possess a deep understanding and passion for Literacy instruction.
• Academic experience and or training in K-12 Literacy, with proven expertise.
• Experience in networking with high level district administrators and decision makers.
• Previous experience in selling and servicing in the education market is desirable.

Other Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Ability to have pointed conversations with school district experts in K-12 Literacy.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver winning presentations in large and small group presentations.
• Highly skilled in persuasion, argumentation, and influencing experts and decision makers in K-12 Literacy.
• Fast learning curve in gaining knowledge of new and existing product lines.
• Ability to quickly grasp and present Savvas technology solutions.
• Comfortable with the use of technology

Other Requirements

• At times, significant travel will be required.