What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Assistant position at Amplify?
About Amplify
Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K-12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit Amplify.com.
Job Description Summary:
Amplify is seeking a Sales Assistant who will work closely with their regional Account Executive, District Manager, or Field Marketing Director to help achieve sales product goals/quotas. This position requires the candidate to assist in implementing a variety of tasks that support all aspects of the sales process.
This role is a part-time contract position and requires candidates to reside within or near the assigned sales territory.
Essential Responsibilities:
Collaborate with team members to provide administrative support (i.e., sales tracking, district research, inputting and updating data in CRM databases such as SFDC and spreadsheets).
Assemble marketing materials and targeted collateral for mailings and presentations.
Support account executives with events and conferences (i.e., procure samples, collateral, set-up and breakdown of the event, ordering food).
Assist Amplify Sales Account Executive(s) with school visits and product drop-offs when appropriate and in accordance with company safety guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 6 months of previous experience supporting sales professionals (Account Executives, Account Managers, etc.)
Live in proximity to the assigned territory
Reliable transportation
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills with an eye for detail
Adaptable and a problem solver
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in education or curriculum sales
6 months of experience with SFDC or other customer databases
Ability to travel to local trade shows and/or conferences (5-10% travel)
Technologically savvy, including experience with Google Workspace
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.
If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.
Amplify is an E-Verify participant.