Associate Inside Educational Sales Consultant

Ixl Learning - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Raleigh, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Associate Inside Educational Sales Consultant at IXL Learning is a full-time role focused on supporting the Inside Sales team by following up on leads, conducting product demonstrations, and identifying growth opportunities. The position requires a goal-oriented individual with a strong customer service background, particularly in the ed-tech or software industry, to effectively communicate IXL's value proposition to potential users.

Responsibilities

• Lead follow up for transactional sales and data input for processing
• Conduct cold outbound calls and qualify inbound sales leads
• Communicate IXL's value proposition to new global users
• Identify requirements for the sales team
• Ensure timely processing of leads and support sales campaigns
• Identify growth opportunities for the sales teams
• Conduct web application product demonstrations virtually using screen share technology

Requirements

• BA/BS degree
• 1 year of customer service, inside sales or education experience, preferably within the ed-tech or software industry
• High level of self-motivation, energy, and drive to succeed
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively
• Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal (telephone) and written communications skills
• Understanding of web applications
• Ability to accommodate various global time zones is a plus
• Salesforce.com experience is a plus