Sales Associate -California (Contractor)

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Amplify is seeking a part-time, Sales Associate to partner with our Sales Team in California. Are you a quick learning, self-starter, who enjoys technology? Are you looking to make a difference by sharing highly effective outstanding programs with other educators? Do you have a particular love of literacy?
The ideal candidates will have a passion for supporting schools and the ability to drive educators (at all levels) to make the right decision regarding learning outcome choices for students and teachers. We are dedicated to providing crucial training prior to deployment.
This is a part-time position with seasonal hours fluctuating from 10 to 29 hours per week. The heaviest dedication is anticipated from September through May.
"Amplify requires all staff to provide proof of vaccination for in-person meetings unless an approved exemption is provided."
Responsibilities: (Under the direction of the Sales Account Executive):

• Build awareness of the Amplify brand and products in schools
• Conduct sales meeting with school site personnel to support supplemental campaigns when deemed safe by state health authorities
• Assist Amplify Sales Account Executive with school visits and product drop-offs when deemed safe by state health authorities
• Identify new sales opportunities and advance them in collaboration with the team
• Develop relationships with key school building decision makers
• Provide customer and competitive feedback to Sales Leadership
• Articulate the Amplify story with potential customers at state and citywide exhibits and other related functions, as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Verbal and written proficiency in English
• Previous teaching or school system administrative experience
• Previous experience in the education market
• Able to lift and carry sample boxes/bags that may weigh up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public Speaking -experience speaking to an audience of six plus people.
• Conversational intelligence -ability to ask good questions and listen actively
• Previous experience working with literacy, preferably early literacy
• Experience crafting and delivering short multimedia presentations

***This job posting is for prospective candidates. Our hiring needs fluctuate throughout the year, therefore, if your experience is a match for this role, we may contact you when we have an immediate opening.
Compensation:nnThe hourly rate range for this role is $30 - $50.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.