Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Teacher Created Materials
Job overview
The Sales Consultant at Teacher Created Materials is responsible for partnering with schools and districts to provide educational curriculum solutions, driving sales growth and supporting teaching effectiveness.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves understanding customer needs, building relationships with decision makers, developing business plans, solving issues during execution, coordinating events, and managing customer communications to promote TCM's products and services.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive salary with monthly uncapped commissions, performance bonuses, health insurance, paid time off, company holidays, a generous 401(k) match, childcare reimbursement, and timely business expense reimbursement, with a work-from-home base near Naperville, IL.
Experience and skills
Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree, K-12 classroom teaching experience and/or at least 2 years of professional sales experience, along with strong customer focus, communication, planning, influence, integrity, work standards, business knowledge, and relationship-building skills.
Work environment and culture
Teacher Created Materials values innovation, teacher-created content, and inclusivity, promoting a supportive and ethical work environment with equal opportunity employment policies.
Company information
Teacher Created Materials is a 45+ year old award-winning publisher specializing in educational and trade books and digital products, focused on K-12 education worldwide.
Job location and travel
The job is based in a work-from-home office near Naperville, Illinois, with frequent automobile travel required within the territory.
Unique job features
The role offers uncapped earning potential, entrepreneurial spirit, and the opportunity to work with innovative educational materials created by teachers for teachers and students.
Company overview
Teacher Created Materials is a leading educational publishing company that specializes in creating high-quality resources for teachers and students. They make money by selling a wide range of products, including books, digital resources, and professional development materials designed to enhance classroom learning. Founded in 1977, the company has a long history of supporting educators with innovative and research-based materials that align with educational standards. Their mission is to create a world where children love to learn, and they are known for their commitment to providing practical and effective teaching tools.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in consultative sales and your ability to build strong relationships with educational professionals, emphasizing your understanding of K-12 educational needs and curriculum solutions.
Focus on showcasing your skills in customer-focused communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving, as well as any relevant teaching or sales experience that aligns with the responsibilities of partnering with schools and districts.
Apply through multiple platforms including Teacher Created Materials' corporate career site, LinkedIn job postings, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current Sales Consultants or employees in the sales or education divisions at Teacher Created Materials on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent educational initiatives by TCM or asking about their experience working with K-12 schools to start a conversation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'curriculum solutions,' 'customer relationships,' 'educational market,' 'consultative sales,' and 'K-12 education' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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