Field Sales Specialist - Part-time

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a part-time
Field Sales Specialist to work in our Midwest market, specifically supporting sales in Indiana.

This position will be required to attend on-site customer meetings in Indiana and candidates must reside in the state to be considered.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Travel within the assigned territory will be required.