Excelligence - Field Account Manager, Educational Sales

(Must be home based in the Hartford, CT or New Haven, CT area covering New England and Eastern NY State area)

Excelligence is a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of educational products. We are seeking a self-motivated, experienced sales professional to join our high energy and difference making Team. This person will sell and manage an outside territory in the New England and Eastern NY State area focused on the PreK-12 School District Market, highly focused on building and growing new and existing client relationships.

"We welcome former educators to apply and join our mission in helping to meet the needs of school districts."

We offer a rich compensation structure with a competitive base salary and commission plan!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for sales revenue and margin performance within an assigned geography.
• Generate sales utilizing a variety of sources, including familiarity with the industry, territory, company catalog, website, and more.
• Call on new and existing clients on a daily basis to establish, maintain, and build relationships.
• Promote the Excelligence offerings and services in relation to particular account needs/requirements/challenges.
• Implement special programs as necessary.
• Travel to customer locations as necessary. Face-to Face customer visits is a foundational aspect of this role
• Meet with Administrators and Staff to demonstrate and promote products through workshops, in-service sessions, and creative/unique educational programs.
• Propose applications of products based on curriculum and understanding of particular needs.
• Prepare, set up, and break down materials for conferences. Participate in booth activities throughout the show to build new and existing relationships and drive incremental sales.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree preferred, plus a minimum of 3-5 years outside sales experience. Candidates with Early Childhood and School District experience; or, an experienced sales background with an interest in the rapidly growing Early Childhood industry.

Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.