Savvas Learning Company is seeking part-time Field Sales Specialists to work in our Texas market. The ideal location for these positions will be Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, and McAllen.
This position will be required to attend on-site customer meetings in the assigned territory and candidates must reside within the state Texas to be considered. If not currently located within a commutable distance, please provide a cover letter that includes relocation plans.
Responsibilities:
* Implements specified project components under the direction of the local Account Manager.
* Oversees projects related to marketing materials such as creating, copying, organizing, collating, or delivering on behalf on an Account Manager or the Market Manager.
* Strategically plans sales calls by outlined objectives and action steps from Account Manager.
* Participates in customer calls with an Account Manager to answer questions to assist with a sale.
* Performs customer outreach calls on behalf of Account Manager to follow up on product delivery, or to answer additional customer questions.
* Responds to customers' requests and problems with appropriate timeliness and concern; Develops professional credibility and trust with the customer.
* Prepares materials needed for conferences, meetings, or lunch & learn events.
* Assists with various pre-presentation activities such as tabbing books, setting up displays and transporting of materials to evaluation sites.
* Maintains records, prepares forms, verifies information, and resolves routine problems.
* Provides general administrative or clerical assistance.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* B.A. degree or equivalent experience preferred.
* K-12 classroom or curriculum experience preferred.
* Experience in a sales-driven, quality-oriented organization preferred.
* Proven experience networking with and influencing decision makers.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Detail oriented, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
* Computer skills with knowledge of Google Drive, Word, and Excel.
* Strong analytical skills.
Other Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
* Ability to drive decision makers to Savvas sales solutions.
* Flexible and adaptable approach to a changing organization.
* Must have excellent listening skills in delivering customer requested solutions.
* Effective time management and communication via phone, emails, and site visits with customers.
* High learning curve when it comes to gaining knowledge of new and existing product lines and solutions.
* Ability to use, demonstrate, stay current and drive technology trends internally and externally.
Other:
* Travel within the assigned territory will be required.
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