Curriculum Specialist (K-12 Literacy) - Texas

Savvas•San Antonio, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a K-12 Literacy Curriculum Specialist to cover the Southwest territory, including Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. This role involves close partnership with Curriculum Specialist Managers and Account Managers. As a Literacy and Humanities content specialist, the Curriculum Specialist will collaborate 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 Southwest market. This includes developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with school, state, regional, and/or district decision makers in the Southwest and sharing 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. Candidates must reside close to a major airport in Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston).

Requirements

5+ years of K-12 education experience to include classroom teaching experience.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Expert knowledge of education theory and market trends in K-12 Literacy.
Demonstrated ability to deliver winning presentations in large and small groups.
Experience in engaging with district administrators and decision makers.
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.
Must reside in Texas.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
Monitoring and managing timekeeping and expenses in accordance with Savvas Travel and Expense policies.
40-60% travel within the territory is a significant part of this role.
This will involve overnight stays and working hours that typically extend beyond the traditional business hours, including evenings and weekends.
Occasional travel to other territories may be required.
Flexibility in travel schedule and readiness to adjust plans as required to meet business needs, sometimes at short notice, are essential for this role.

Nice To Haves

Coaching/Curriculum Coordinator at a top Texas district preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.
Specialty training or advanced certification is preferred.
Knowledge of the competitive landscape preferred.
Previous experience in selling and servicing in the education market is desirable.
Proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Contribute to meeting and exceeding team sales quota in the Southwest market.
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.
Develop and maintain relationships with key K-12 decision-makers within the market segment.
Gather and relay customer feedback to sales, product, and marketing teams to enhance offerings and strategies.
Stay current with Savvas products and services through certification and training processes in order to fully support the sales cycle.
Provide Product Activation training for both new and existing customer accounts.
Offer professional learning workshops to districts and at conferences to support customer needs.
Demonstrate a deep knowledge of Savvas Learning Company’s Literacy solutions, both print and digital.
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.
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.
Provide high levels of customer service consistently to foster satisfaction and loyalty.