Sales Support III - Per Diem - South San Francisco

Curriculum Associates • San Francisco, CA

3d • $40 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. Curriculum Associates will be taking a winter break from December 24 through January 1. During this time, our team will pause outreach to new applicants. We truly appreciate your interest in joining us and wish you a wonderful holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting and reviewing applications in the New Year. At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. This is not a remote role. You must live in the the South San Francisco Bay area The Sales Support Specialist (SSS) Level III plays a pivotal role in providing advanced support to educators who are both current users and prospects for Curriculum Associates solutions. This position is dedicated to enhancing the local sales team's efforts by focusing on prospecting, building strategic relationships, and ensuring the successful implementation of CA solutions. The SSS Level III is a key interface between educators and Curriculum Associates, serving as a trusted advisor. The impact you will have: Strategic Collaboration : Actively collaborate across functions, serving as a liaison between sales, customer support, and other departments to ensure seamless communication and support. Strategic Relationship Building : Proactively establish and nurture relationships with educators in strategic pilots and key accounts, playing a crucial role in driving successful implementations, with a focus on strategic planning and guidance. Prospecting Excellence : Lead efforts to identify and engage with new schools and school districts, introducing them to Curriculum Associates, and conducting in-depth needs assessments to recommend the most suitable products. Product Expertise : Develop an in-depth understanding of Curriculum Associates' products, educators' classroom challenges, and current educational trends to provide informed guidance. Demonstration Mastery : Conduct web-based and on-site product demonstrations with confidence, tailoring presentations to meet the specific needs of educators. Communication Management : Monitor, screen, and manage internal and external communications, ensuring timely responses and proactive engagement. Educational Leadership : Stay up-to-date with State Standards (Grades K–8), content standards, practice standards, and contemporary pedagogical best practices. Act as an educational thought leader within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
• Five years of experience in customer service, sales, or teaching (or a combination)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree plus teaching credential/Master’s degree is preferred
• Previous Experience as classroom teacher, Education Sales, Customer Support, Training is preferred

Responsibilities

• Actively collaborate across functions, serving as a liaison between sales, customer support, and other departments to ensure seamless communication and support.
• Proactively establish and nurture relationships with educators in strategic pilots and key accounts, playing a crucial role in driving successful implementations, with a focus on strategic planning and guidance.
• Lead efforts to identify and engage with new schools and school districts, introducing them to Curriculum Associates, and conducting in-depth needs assessments to recommend the most suitable products.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of Curriculum Associates' products, educators' classroom challenges, and current educational trends to provide informed guidance.
• Conduct web-based and on-site product demonstrations with confidence, tailoring presentations to meet the specific needs of educators.
• Monitor, screen, and manage internal and external communications, ensuring timely responses and proactive engagement.
• Stay up-to-date with State Standards (Grades K–8), content standards, practice standards, and contemporary pedagogical best practices. Act as an educational thought leader within the organization.

Benefits

• Temporary and per diem employees who average, and maintain, at least 30 hours of work per week may become eligible for medical coverage, under the Affordable Care Act, after an initial waiting period.
• Temporary and per-diem employees working more than 20 hours per week are eligible for twelve paid holidays.
• All temporary and per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees