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 over eleven million students in all 50 states.
Amplify is seeking an Account Executive - Nebraska to contribute to a fast growing team. As a specialist on Amplify's solutions achieve revenue targets by finding opportunities to serve schools and districts. The Account Executive is skilled at consultative sales, highly motivated, and prepared to dedicate the time it takes to build the business. The ideal candidate has a consistent record of success selling print and technology delivered instructional products and services, possesses knowledge of the K-12 sector, excels in a fast paced company, has high energy, and is driven to achieve sales goals.
*Sales Territory in Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota
Responsibilities of the Account Executive:
- Develop and maintain expertise in Amplify's products
- Deliver high quality, consultative discussions to identify customer needs and align Amplify's products and services to address those needs
- Achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets
- Maintain a detailed understanding of the educational marketplace, industry trends, funding developments, and Amplify products
- Build and nurture relationships with Curriculum Directors, Principals, Department Heads, and other relevant key partners
- Research district trends, competition and funding sources to strategically drive new sales
- Provide timely and accurate reporting of pipeline, forecasts, and territory activities as required
- Develop and maintain a full business pipeline of prospective clients
- Collaborate with Regional VPs to implement effective campaigns within assigned region
Basic Qualifications of the Account Executive:
- Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years successful direct sales experience in the education market
- Strong verbal, written and comprehension skills
Preferred Qualifications of the Account Executive:
- Success using state/federal funds for the purchase of technology based instructional goods and professional services
- Proven knowledge of core curriculum market in Math, ELA and Science, and of District adoption timelines and process for both basal and supplemental print and technology based materials
- Experience selling to schools and districts within the assigned region
- Proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Strong presentation skills
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.