Curriculum Specialist; K-12 Literacy - California

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a highly skilled Literacy Curriculum Specialist based in California, covering California and Hawaii. This role requires a self‑starter who possesses a competitive mindset fit for sales and a deep passion for K-12 Literacy instruction. Curriculum Specialists work in close partnership with Curriculum Specialist Managers and Account Managers throughout the territory. As a Literacy content specialist, the CS will partner directly with market sales and product management teams to support the sales process, from prospect to close, advancing Savvas Learning Company products, services, and solutions in the Pacific Market.

This specialist will develop and maintain ongoing relationships with school, state, regional, and/or district decision makers in the Pacific Market. Candidates must reside in California to be considered for this position as they will be required to attend on‑site customer meetings.

• Achieve Revenue Targets:
  Contribute to meeting and exceeding team sales quota in California and Hawaii. Demonstrate a drive to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Deliver Winning Presentations:
  Develop and deliver winning presentations. 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, and Curriculum Program Activations.
• Build and Maintain Relationships:
  Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with sales teams and key K‑12 decision‑makers within the market segment.
• Advance Solutions:
  Partner directly with sales teams and product management to advance Savvas' Literacy products, services, and solutions.
• Maintain Expertise:
  Stay current with Savvas products and services through certification and training processes to fully support the sales cycle.
• Demonstrate a deep knowledge of Savvas Learning Company's Literacy print and digital solutions.
• Conduct Training/Workshops:
  Provide Product Activation training for both new and existing customer accounts and offer professional learning workshops to districts and at conferences.
• Provide Feedback:
  Gather and relay customer feedback to sales, product, and marketing teams to enhance offerings and strategies.
• Collaborate Internally:
  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:
  Provide high levels of customer service consistently to foster satisfaction and loyalty.

• Ed‑Tech experience required (5+ years), demonstrating expertise in utilizing and presenting digital solutions.
• Expert knowledge of education theory and market trends in K‑12 Literacy.
• Deep knowledge and passion for learning in K‑12 education.
• Expert presenter in the delivery of engaging and informative sales presentations and product orientations. Demonstrate the ability to deliver winning presentations in large and small group presentations.
• Highly skilled in persuasion, argumentation, and influencing experts and decision makers in K‑12 Literacy.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong communicator with the ability to relate to all levels of K‑12 employees, from superintendents to paraprofessionals.
• Ability to have pointed conversations with school district experts in K‑12 content areas.
• Highly proficient with technology skills, including all presentation software and hardware (PC or Mac, whiteboard technology, 1:1 devices) for developing and delivering multimedia presentations both virtually and in‑person.
• Ability to quickly grasp and present Savvas technology solutions. Comfortable with the use of technology.
• Understanding of sales campaign strategy, market trends, and the full continuum of Savvas Learning Company services to better understand the customer and audience.
• Collaborative mindset, functioning as a flexible, team‑oriented partner who shares responsibilities.
• Self‑starter with a proactive attitude and the ability to take…