Sales Associate, Inside Sales

Accelerate Learning•Houston, TX

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Accelerate Learning, creators of STEMscopes, is an award-winning, research-based national leader in PreK-12 STEM curriculum. Used by over 9M students and 750,000 teachers across all 50 states, STEMscopes provides comprehensive digital resources, supplemental print materials, and hands-on exploration kits that drive engagement and academic growth. It is a cloud based, SaaS platform offering all lesson plans, teacher and student resources and assessment systems with real-time feedback portal. The curriculum is tailored to state-specific standards and is scalable for instructional use in 1-to-1, blended and traditional classrooms. Accelerate Learning was founded within Rice University and spun out into a stand-alone company in 2013. The company has grown from a single product, to a nationwide brand that now offers a variety of STEM curriculum and professional development solutions to support early learning, NGSS, and state-aligned Math and Science curriculum. STEMscopes was incubated in the classroom and developed by over 200 teachers, science experts, and science professors. Each summer the company hosts teachers for a writing camp to develop content and curriculums, field test lessons and assessment items, and review and edit all materials to ensure factual accuracy, so curriculums are current and practical for implementation in any type of classroom. The STEMscopes program promotes collaboration, listening, and expression in a variety of styles through purposeful discussions that broaden students’ mindsets and encourage growth. The solutions provide a powerful, interactive curriculum that encourages students to rely on critical thinking, compelling reflection, and collaborative exploration within each scope.

Requirements

1+ years of education sales experience preferred
STEM classroom teaching experience preferred
Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 applications
CRM (Salesforce) experience preferred
Experience using prospecting tools such as Salesloft and Clearside preferred
Comfortable learning new computer and web apps, plugins and extensions quickly
Bachelors’ degree, preferably in science, education or business required

Nice To Haves

Hungry: Exhibits a strong work ethic, takes ownership of tasks, and consistently exceeds expectations
Self-Starter: Proactive and energetic with a positive “can do” attitude
Relationship Builder: Aptitude for developing trusting relationships, projecting warmth and active listening
Strong Communicator: Strong oral and written communication skills
Organized: Proficient at multi-tasking, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines
Flexible and Adaptable: Ability to process new information quickly, not afraid of change

Responsibilities

Document outreach and update the CRM regularly based on customer interactions
Assist the sales team with the sales process, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Order product samples for clients and internal use.
Create and manage quotes for potential and existing clients.
Prospect new clients and opportunities to expand the customer base.
Travel to conferences and events to support the sales team and represent the company.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction and timely delivery of products.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge of K-12 STEM content, product and service offerings, attend product and sales trainings as required
Maintain a thorough understanding of key accounts, competitors, market trends, etc. for your assigned territory
Actively participate in team meetings and meet regularly with Regional Director
Contribute to a positive team culture by sharing our strengths, focusing on solutions, being present, and asking for help when you need it