Description

The impact you’ll have:

• Take the lead of operational success for significant, high value deals in your region, working cross-functionally to ensure orders flow efficiently from the initial opportunity to the order entry stage
• Provide Sales Representatives with accurate and timely price quotes for Curriculum Associates products and services, especially for complex and strategic deals
• Support the maintenance of opportunities in Salesforce, ensuring compliance with company policies and best practices
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert and solutions-oriented partner, answering Sales Representatives’ questions regarding our pricing, policies, product configurations, quoting and order fulfillment process, and Salesforce
• Leverage your knowledge of our pricing and policies to evaluate novel scenarios, interpret existing policies or processes, and make carefully considered decisions independently
• Monitor the queue of quotes prepared by sales representatives that require additional approval from Sales Operations and determine if the quote/s should be “Approved” or “Denied”
• Engage in further developing internal tools and processes by providing your ideas and feedback regarding their performance, efficacy, and efficiency, as well as engage in the process of implementing changes to these tools and processes
• Interface with our customer service team by providing the information needed and/or identifying clear plans for the entry of complex orders
• Keep clear and up-to-date documentation of complex deals in your region, contributing to the team’s collective knowledge base and ensuring any deviations from standard policy and practice has been noted and explained for future reference
• Participate in training new sales team members on our pricing, policies, and internal tools

Who we’re looking for:

• 2-5 years of work experience
• An organized, detail-oriented individual with excellent time management skills
• Analytic, critical thinker who enjoys solving problems and identifying solutions
• Someone who approaches decision-making in a conscientious, fact-based manner
• A clear and concise communicator both verbally and in writing – especially via email
• Ability to work independently with confidence
• Someone with a growth mindset who is curious, ambitious, and loves to learn
• A person who thrives in a dynamic industry, and adapts well to change
• Ability to establish productive and collaborative professional relationships with a variety of people
• Tech savviness with Excel familiarity, and a drive to further develop Excel skills
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus, but not required

Why you’ll want to join our team:

• A supportive, collaborative, welcoming, and fun team of coworkers
• Leadership team that values your work-life balance
• Work conveniently from home
• Opportunities for growth and learning in an expanding operations team
• See your voice and efforts affect positive change for educators and our company
• Gain insight into operations across the company
• Build and apply your knowledge of the sales cycle and order fulfillment process

Benefits and Pay Range:
Pay Range – This role’s range is $43,375-$70,875. 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. This role is also eligible to participate in the company bonus plan. 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.