Curriculum Specialist (K-12 Literacy/Humanities) - California

Savvas Learning Company • CA

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About The Position

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a K-12 Literacy & Humanities Curriculum Specialist that will cover the Pacific territory, which includes California and Hawaii. The Curriculum Specialist (CS) will work in close partnership with Curriculum Specialist Managers and Account Managers throughout the territory. As a Literacy/Humanities content specialist, the CS will partner directly with market sales and product management teams to support the sales process, from prospect to close, and to advance Savvas Learning Company products, services, and solutions in the Pacific market. To support this process, the Curriculum Specialist will develop and maintain ongoing relationships with school, state, regional, and/or district decision makers in the Midwest and share expertise in company offerings, pedagogy, and the competitive environment. Following the sales cycle, the Curriculum Specialist is also responsible for post-sales support and activation. This position will be required to attend on-site customer meetings in California.

Requirements

• 5+ years of K-12 education experience to include classroom teaching experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Specialty training or advanced certification is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of education theory and market trends in K-12 Literacy and/or Humanities.
• Knowledge of the competitive landscape preferred.
• Deep knowledge and passion for learning in TK-12 education.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver winning presentations in large and small groups.
• Experience in engaging with district administrators and decision makers.
• Previous experience in selling and servicing in the education market is desirable.
• Skilled in public speaking and creating engaging presentations for diverse audiences, including teachers, parents, district administrators, and adoption committees.
• Strong technology skills, with proficiency in presentation software and hardware (PC or Mac), including whiteboard technology and 1:1 devices, for developing and delivering multimedia presentations both virtually and in-person.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Skills: Proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve Revenue Targets: Contribute to meeting and exceeding team sales quota in the Pacific market.
• Deliver Presentations: Create and present compelling presentations covering all six customer touch points: Exhibits and Conferences, Pre-work and Professional Learning Workshops, Meetings and Campaigns, Sales Presentations, Curriculum Pilot Trainings, Curriculum Program Activations.
• Build and Maintain Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with key PK-12 decision-makers within the market segment.
• Provide Feedback: Gather and relay customer feedback to sales, product, and marketing teams to enhance offerings and strategies.
• Maintain Expertise: Stay current with Savvas products and services through certification and training processes in order to fully support the sales cycle.
• Conduct Training: Provide Product Activation training for both new and existing customer accounts.
• Facilitate Workshops: Offer professional learning workshops to districts and at conferences to support customer needs.
• Understand Solutions: Demonstrate a deep knowledge of Savvas Learning Company’s Literacy and Humanities solutions, both print and digital.
• Collaborate Internally: Work closely with Savvas teams including sales, services, and product management to ensure alignment and support and to address and resolve customer satisfaction issues, ensuring overall customer success.
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction: Maintain positive relationships with customers throughout the sales cycle and post-activation. Communicate in a timely and effective manner, providing support and directing customers to the appropriate Savvas teams as needed.
• Deliver Excellent Service: Provide high levels of customer service consistently to foster satisfaction and loyalty.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tax-advantaged accounts
• Pharmacy
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees