Sales Communication & Training Associate

BrainPOP is an online K-12 educational solution that makes rigorous learning experiences accessible and engaging for all. Proven to raise academic achievement, BrainPOP has been a trusted resource to more than six million educators. It engages the hearts and challenges the minds of over 300 million learners worldwide. BrainPOP provides endless opportunities for kids to take agency over their learning through playful, knowledge-building content and learner-driven projects, preparing them for success in the classroom and beyond. 

We’re hiring a Sales Communication & Training Specialist to support the development of sales product training, onboarding, certifications, and communications. This position will help build learning experiences, manage a repository of sales resources, and streamline communications with a focus on sales team product confidence and success in the field. 

In this role, you will:

• Assist with the overall planning, scheduling, and execution of sales learning opportunities and initiatives
• Assist in the development of sales communications and a bi-weekly newsletter
• Use adult learning theory to inform design, recommendations, and review of sales learning materials
• Review and maintain internal learning coursework to ensure sales team confidence in product  knowledge and customer interactions
• Attend and contribute to meetings with cross-functional teams to inform sales trainings, learning materials, and communications
• Audit and maintain certification courses and learning materials, making adjustments as needed based on product updates, enhancements, marketing campaigns, and education market needs
• Assess by building surveys or holding focus groups, the impact of trainings and recommend adjustments to current training materials or formats based on these assessments
• Organize, audit, and maintain HighSpot (internal sales enablement platform) resources to support internal teams and customers
• Travel required up to 20% 

You Are: 

• A self-starter who brings a unique combination of flexibility, empathy, and strategic thinking to all projects
• An articulate communicator with strong writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively across segments
• Able to build cross-functional relationships while maintaining a strong attention to detail, connecting the dots across initiatives
• Able to thrive in a fast past environment working on multi-faceted initiatives 
• Adept at filtering incoming information to provide clarity and focus for other teams
• Passionate about driving impact and change 
• Flexible and excited to explore and recommend new ideas to continuously improve our approach to sales learning and training

On Your Resume:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in internal learning, training, and/or working closely with a sales team 
• Experience working in education or on edtech products preferred

Life at BrainPOP

What we do today directly impacts how teachers teach and students learn. We continue to be inspired because we can see the difference we’re making, and we’re proud to be a creative, collaborative, always-teaching, and always-learning community. Our commitment to supporting and empowering teachers and students is reflected in our dedication to enhancing the lives of our employees—in and out of the office. Our team is comprised of educators, data scientists, published authors, engineers, artists, bakers, film buffs, cyclists, dual citizens, and so much more. We value Diversity & Inclusion, collaboration, and learning from multiple perspectives, and we encourage people to bring their most authentic selves to work. Besides offering a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizing work-life balance, we make it a point to integrate fun and play into the workplace. 

We offer:

• Corporate Donation Matching 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Life Insurance
• 401K with a company match 
• Friends & Family BrainPOP Subscription
• Learning & Development Stipend
• Wellness Activities (ClassPass Membership)
• Annual Performance Bonus 
• Company Events (happy hours, volunteering opportunities, trivia nights, and monthly Town Halls) 

The starting salary for this role is between $50,000 -$65,000, depending on skills and experience. We take a geo-neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. We have competitive pay bands for all other countries based on market standards. Individual compensation decisions are based on several factors, including experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect most of the candidates offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description, as posted. If that is the case, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate.

Location:

BrainPOP is a hybrid work environment, allowing employees to self-select where they work–whether fully remote in approved states or in-office in our New York headquarters.

We are able to employ remotely out of the following approved hiring states:

• California
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois 
• Massachusetts
• Missouri
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee
• Texas

We believe that a diverse organization is a more effective organization. BrainPOP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.