Associate Sales Representative - Chicago

Great Minds•Chicago, IL

2d•$53,000 - $63,000•Remote

About The Position

As an Associate Sales Representative, you will manage the complete sales process for small accounts, building strong, trust-based relationships with school and district stakeholders through virtual and on site engagement. You will represent Great Minds with professionalism and deep product knowledge to expand partnerships and drive the adoption of high-quality instructional materials and services across your assigned territory.

Requirements

1+ years of sales experience in the education sector with a proven ability to meet or exceed sales goals; or 3+ years of classroom teaching experience with a demonstrated ability to influence decisions, communicate value, and drive outcomes aligned with sales goals.
Knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy with the ability to clearly communicate the value of educational solutions in a remote setting.
Experience with CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot to track progress and drive results.
Experience collaborating remotely with cross-functional teams to support key opportunities.
Strong ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers in a virtual environment, ensuring satisfaction and renewals.
Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently while staying organized and accountable in a remote work setting.
Travel up to 30% of the time.
This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside within the designated territory to be considered.
For this role, we are seeking candidates based in Chicago, Illinois.
Periodically lifting, reaching, and moving product up to 40 lbs.
Must be able to travel up to 80% of the time through a combination of domestic air travel and driving a car, including overnight stays.
New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check and provide declaration of COVID-19 vaccination status. We do not require COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment; however, your vaccination status could impact your ability to perform this role at certain client sites.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on new sales, renewals, and services to drive growth and meet sales targets within Chicago schools.
Build and manage a strong sales pipeline by continuously identifying customer needs, monitoring district initiatives, and collecting insights to effectively position GM products and services.
Consistently meet and exceed key performance metrics, including sales quota, pipeline development goals and customer engagement benchmarks.
Utilize data to track performance, refine sales strategies, and maintain accurate territory forecasts.
Monitor competitive activity and gather market intelligence through regular customer interactions and internal feedback systems.
Manage inbound and outbound leads by driving timely follow-up and guiding prospects through virtual and onsite discovery meetings to uncover new sales opportunities.
Confidently engage with district-level decision-makers through clear, professional communication.
Deliver compelling sales presentations and demonstrate strong knowledge of educational programs and underlying pedagogical approaches.
Build strong, influential relationships with key stakeholders through consistent engagement, participation in district and regional events, proactive implementation support, and the delivery of valuable insights.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful product and service implementations.
Share actionable feedback and account trends with the Sales Manager to support strategic planning and leadership communication.