Educational Sales Consultant
Remote
US NC Remote
Full time
At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.
At Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe every child can succeed, and our mission is to make classrooms better places for students and teachers. As an Educational Sales Consultant, you will be a front-line ambassador helping school and district leaders discover how our evidence-based products—like i-Ready, Magnetic Reading, and i-Ready Classroom Mathematics—can drive equitable outcomes for all learners.
We’re seeking a passionate, education-minded professional with a consultative sales approach and deep understanding of K–12 curriculum and assessment needs. The Educational Sales Consultant (ESC) is a client-facing role and responsible for all outside sales in their assigned territory. The ESC builds interdependent relationships with district-level school administrators to promote digital and print-based products and services within the Curriculum Associates portfolio. The ESC is a product expert focused on driving and supporting teaching and learning innovation, and partnering with institutions to meet the educational outcomes of access, achievement and affordability to make classrooms a better place for all children.
The impact you'll have:
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with district and school leaders in your assigned territory.
- Actively manage and grow a pipeline of sales opportunities across multiple K–12 product lines.
- Conduct in-person and virtual product presentations, demos, and needs analyses tailored to customer goals.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Professional Learning, Marketing, Customer Service) to ensure smooth implementation and continued client satisfaction.
- Represent Curriculum Associates at conferences, trade shows, and regional education events.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce and other sales tools.
- Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets.
Who we're looking for:
- 3+ years of successful sales or account management experience, preferably in education, EdTech, or curriculum publishing.
- Deep knowledge of K–12 school systems, funding cycles, and instructional priorities.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, field-based role with frequent travel (50%+).
- Proficient in using Salesforce, Zoom, and Microsoft Office.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in education or related field preferred.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience in selling core curriculum
- Experience selling to large districts or state-level stakeholders.
Travel: >80%, both driving and flying; some overnight travel required
Working Environment: Must be able to lift 50 lbs; Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, standing at conferences and events, or driving
Benefits and Pay Range:
Pay Range – This role’s range is $69,250-$118,250. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits – Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.