K12 Language and Literacy Sales Specialist (Southern CA)

WHO ARE YOU? You are a sales professional who shares our passion and has a consultativemindset. You are a relationship builder who enjoys finding solutions for challenges and who understands the unique needs of K-12 students and schools.

WHO ARE WE? We are passionate, innovative, lifelong learners, and creative thinkers working to develop culturally authentic language learning products for K-12 schools and universities.

WHAT IS THE ROLE ABOUT? As aLanguage & Literacy Sales Specialistfor our K12 team, you will play a key role in expanding our customer base within the Los Angeles, California area and surrounding counties. You will call upon your industry knowledge, product acumen, sales and presentation skills to serve as an ambassador of VHL and drive the overall success of the organization and our customers.

WHY IS THIS EXCITING? We are a growth-minded organization, and this role is on the front lines learning about and partnering with our education customers to have a positive impact on their students and administrators.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL :

• Consistently achieve sales goals by winning new business / adoptions and increasing sales within existing accounts (upselling and cross selling) within assigned territory
• Develop and maintain strong understanding of VHL products, territory, market and the specific needs of customers
• Successfully use consultative selling and active listening skills to win business opportunities and align product offerings with customer needs
• Effectively and strategically manage and map territory, develop successful account penetration strategies and employ smart selling techniques
• Prepare and present persuasive and targeted sales and training presentations for both print and digital programs
• Strategically establish and maintain strong relationships with educators, administrators, current and potential customers
• Participate in national sales meetings, networking events, conferences and on-site team meetings
• Proactively identifies and follows up on new business opportunities as well as routinely follows up with customers to ensure that issues are satisfactorily resolved
• Effectively collaborates with internal team members and stakeholders including Sales, Development and Marketing
• Uncovers and attends networking and sponsorship events to increase contacts and build brand awareness.

YOU MUST HAVE(MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE)

IDEAL IF YOU HAVE(PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE)

LOCATION : To be considered, candidate must reside within southern California and willingness to travel throughout the territory without restriction. Relocation is not available for this position.

SALARY RANGE : $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annual salary

This position is salaried and it is eligible for sales incentives based on employee and organizational performance.

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