At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive K-12 sales and build relationships with schools to enhance literacy.
- Company: Join American Reading Company, a mission-driven leader in educational services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with uncapped commission and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Work autonomously in a dynamic environment with a focus on diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' literacy while achieving your sales goals.
- Qualifications: K-12 sales experience and strong literacy knowledge preferred.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Are you a confident, driven K-12 sales professional with a passion for literacy and a proven ability to hunt new business while building long-term relationships with school districts and educational organizations across Central California? American Reading Company (ARC) seeks an experienced K-12 Account Manager with literacy experience to add to their sales team. They are looking for an individual with excellent prospecting, presentation and networking skills, deep knowledge of literacy instruction and curriculum, and strong account management ability. If you would enjoy being the face of a mission-driven brand whose goal is to ensure every K-12 student is reading and writing on or above grade level this might be your dream job!
Major Responsibilities
- Achieve and exceed annual sales targets in Central California through the strategic acquisition of new school districts and education organizations, and the expansion of existing relationships.
- Establish new customers through the complete sales cycle of prospecting, cold calling and emailing, lead qualification, building relationships, understanding needs, presenting solutions, negotiating price, overcoming objections, closing, and servicing.
- Consistently grow account relationships by understanding customer objectives and advising them of new products/services to strategically meet their needs.
- Help schools/districts discover solutions to their ELA challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- Several years of K-12 sales experience required.
- Experience selling literacy solutions or K-12 literacy experience strongly preferred.
- Strong district-level contacts within territory, particularly among curriculum and ELA decision makers.
- Hunter with the ability to also provide exceptional account management within existing accounts.
- Team player, with the ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated.
- Live in Central California with the ability to travel throughout the territory.
- OTE of approximately $150-300k, which includes competitive base salary and uncapped commission.
Based in Blue Bell, PA, American Reading Company (ARC) is an educational services company serving over a quarter million students in 50 states, partnering with districts across the country since 1998 to foster independent reading and implementation of a high-quality ELA curriculum that drives towards results. ARC is a mission-driven company, providing language arts solutions in both English and Spanish K12. They are an equal opportunity employer who greatly values their strength through diversity.
K-12 Account Manager, Literacy – California employer: The Renaissance Network, Inc.
American Reading Company (ARC) is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, dedicated to enhancing literacy in K-12 education. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students across Central California. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to educational excellence, ARC stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career while contributing to vital educational initiatives.
Contact Details:
The Renaissance Network, Inc. Recruitment Team
