Curriculum Specialist; Literacy; Texas

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a 6-12 Literacy Curriculum Specialist that will cover the our Southwest territory, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The Curriculum Specialist (CS) will work in close partnership with Curriculum Specialist Managers and Account Managers throughout the territory. As a Literacy and 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 Southwest 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 Southwest 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.

Candidates must reside close to a major airport in Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston).

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

• Deep K-12 Knowledge: Experience in K-12 Literacy education, with a strong understanding of curriculum standards and frameworks as well as knowledge of assessment and intervention practices.
• Sales Focus: A sales representative with a drive to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Presentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Expert in the delivery of engaging and informative sales presentations and product orientations.
• Collaborative Mindset: A flexible, team-oriented partner who shares responsibilities and supports other specialists, contributing to a dynamic team environment. Open to adapting strategies and roles based on feedback and evolving circumstances.
• Self-Starter: Demonstrates a proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative and work independently. Capable of identifying needs and opportunities, developing solutions, and executing tasks with minimal supervision. Proven track record of successfully managing projects and driving results from inception to completion.
• Passion for
  
  Education:
  
  A genuine enthusiasm for K-12 education and the ability to influence decision-making in a variety of educational settings.
• Organization: Exceptional skills in managing time, communicating effectively, and organizing both physical and digital materials to ensure efficient workflow and successful project execution.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong communicator with the ability to relate to all levels of K-12 employees, from superintendents to paraprofessionals. Ability to engage in direct and effective conversations with school districts in the Southwest territory.
• Strategic Insight: Understanding of sales campaign strategy, market trends, and the full range of Savvas…