Product Specialist - Literacy
A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our captivating 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 turn data into practical instructional support to help students at every skill level build a strong foundation in early reading and math. Our programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of all their students. Today, Amplify serves five million students in all 50 states.
The Product Specialist is an important role in the sales organization that focuses on supporting and enabling the sales team to more effectively position and sell Amplify core curriculum materials.
The position will provide support to the sales team across three primary areas: (1) Support strategic customer and prospect meetings by presenting core and supplemental Amplify literacy solutions with the sales team as a product expert, (2) provide product support for internal teams, including sales, product development, and marketing.
** This role is remote and not located at either of our two home office locations.
Responsibilities Product Specialist - Literacy
- Work in partnership with sales staff to develop, support, and close sales opportunities
- Collaborate with sales to provide internal product training
- Develop customer-facing workshops that position Amplify solutions in pre-sales opportunities
- Present Amplify core and supplemental literacy solutions to administrators and teacher committee teams
- Maintain knowledge and expertise in educational trends
- Participate in Amplify PD training and build knowledge as an Amplify branded trainer and presenter
Basic Qualifications of the Product Specialist:
- Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years' experience in K-12 education
- Must have the ability to travel at least 60%
Preferred Qualifications of the Product Specialist:
- Advanced degree and teaching credential (past or current)
- Demonstrated understanding of literacy instruction grounded in the Science of Reading
- Classroom experience preferred
- School or district level administration experience
- Experience working in an Educational Technology company
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is desirable
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.