Pre-Sales Product Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Create engaging and market-focused sales presentations that articulate the value of Great Minds’ curricula.

• Work in partnership with field sales colleagues to tailor presentations to meet regional and account-specific strategies.

• Collaborate with ASMs during pre-sales discussions to explore solution opportunities and pilot options.

• Assist in the development of pre-sales strategies, training, and preparatory activities.

• Conduct pilot training sessions for educators and offer ongoing support to ensure successful implementation.

• Relate Great Minds products to current educational trends, district priorities, and best instructional practices.

• Work in conjunction with internal sales teams while demonstrating initiative and the ability to work independently.

• Keep informed about educational trends, priorities, and pedagogical approaches.

• Present live pre-sales webinars tailored to the needs of districts.

• Address customer inquiries and effectively handle objections.

• Leverage knowledge of competitor products to enhance the positioning of Great Minds offerings.

• Be prepared to travel up to 80% during peak sales times (August–November and January–May).

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching, coaching, or pre-sales support.

• Background in educational sales or curriculum implementation.

• Familiarity with or alignment to Great Minds’ instructional design and pedagogical principles.

• Strong presentation and communication skills.

• Comprehensive understanding of educational curricula and instructional strategies.

• Capability to establish rapport with educators and stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent organizational skills for goal setting, project management, collective decision-making, deadline adherence, and record maintenance.

• Ability to make solution-oriented decisions through adaptable thinking in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

• Proficiency in digital tools, including Microsoft Office, Zoom, Slack, and PowerPoint.

• Dedication to high-quality, knowledge-rich curricula.

• Commitment to maintaining high standards, instructional excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Openness to feedback and a reflective approach to practice.

• Collaborative, diplomatic, tactful, and principled demeanor.

• Empathy, curiosity, and a desire for ongoing personal and professional growth.

• Strong belief in the potential of every child to achieve greatness.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Willingness to travel by air and vehicle.

• Must live near a major airport.

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Submission of a cover letter and resume is mandatory.

• Successful completion of a background check is necessary.

• Declaration of COVID-19 vaccination status is required.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States is a must.

• Must confirm whether future employment visa sponsorship will be needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Chance to contribute to Great Minds’ mission of delivering high-quality, knowledge-based education.

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Travel opportunities, which may include occasional trips outside the region.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• COVID-19 vaccination is not a prerequisite for employment.