Account Executive; Supplemental, Acceleration Assessment

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today's classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry's most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions - all designed to meet the needs of every learner.

Savvas Learning Company is seeking an Account Executive that will directly sell our suite of Supplemental, Acceleration, & Assessment products and services in our Midwest territory, which includes Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Currently the primary solutions of focus for this team are iLit, Success Maker, SIOP, Savvas' Math & Literacy Screener and Diagnostic Assessments, Words Their Way, D'Nealian Handwriting, and Savvas Essentials of Foundational Reading.

This sales Account Executive will be responsible for building a sales pipeline, relationships, and working on comprehensive multi-tiered system of supports, ELL and assessment solutions for schools and school districts.

To increase sales for the SA&A product line, the Account Executive will need to leverage their education, their creative skills, and their ability to think strategically and on their feet, as our customers will expect an immediate response to questions, RFPs, programs, and line of business information. The field Account Executive will work with all account sizes in their territory, with focus and emphasis on strategic accounts.

• Implement strategic sales market(s) plans to reach sales targets
• Answer potential customer questions and follow-up questions
• Implement and promote weekly, monthly and quarterly sales objectives to achieve annual target
• Work with customers to better understand business needs and goals
• Collaborate with Account General Managers, Specialists, and Services Partners to increase the performance of the Supplemental, Acceleration, and Assessment line of business

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Education, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree in Education, Technology, or Postgraduate qualification preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in sales or teaching K-12 ELL/Intervention students in the classroom preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of field sales and marketing best practices.
• Strong understanding of the Intervention and Supplemental markets and competitors.
• Persuasive and goal-oriented.
• Excellent negotiation and leadership, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
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• IT proficiency e.g.:
  Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Comprehensive understanding of the Savvas Supplemental and Intervention line of programs
• Implement strategic business market(s) plan and deliver on those plans
• Under customer needs and provide resolutions for customer complaints to enhance customer loyalty
• Previous success as a strategic sales thinker with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable and enthusiastic working on multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Interpersonal skills that encourage trust and transparency; both internally and externally
• Strong understanding and influence of decision makers
• Provide exceptional oral presentations for internal and external audiences
• Implement and provide oversight of strategic organization goals
• Flexible and adaptable approach to a changing organization and a changing marketplace

• Significant travel may be required throughout the territory.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to creating a work environment that promotes their growth, well-being, and success. We develop learning solutions that empower educators and improve student outcomes thanks to our team's passion, creativity, and dedication.

At Savvas, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We invest in our employees with a rewards package that combines compensation, exceptional benefits and wellness programs in addition to opportunities for professional growth. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. The posted hiring range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting and remains subject to modification.

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