Sales & Events Specialist

Company Description

Edupoint Educational Systems, LLC delivers enterprise software solutions for K–12 data management using advanced, industry-leading technology. For over thirty years, the company’s founders have developed market‑leading student information and instructional management solutions that help optimize district operations and student performance. Edupoint’s Synergy® Education Platform supports more than 3 million students nationwide, streamlining how districts, regional service centers, and states manage and share student and instructional data. Synergy provides an integrated, real-time platform that connects registration, gradebook, curriculum, assessment, special education, attendance, and communication tools in one centralized system. This enables educators and administrators to access accurate data when needed to inform decisions and support student success.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Sales & Events Specialist role based in Mesa, AZ. The Sales & Events Specialist supports the sales organization by planning, coordinating, and executing trade shows, conferences, user group meetings, webinars, and other customer-facing events. This role manages event logistics end to end, including venue coordination, registration, promotional materials, booth setup, and on-site support, while ensuring brand consistency and a positive attendee experience. The specialist partners closely with sales, marketing, and product teams to develop event strategies, prepare sales materials and presentations, and capture and follow up on sales leads generated from events. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining event calendars and budgets, tracking metrics and ROI, updating CRM records, and providing regular reports to sales leadership. The role also involves supporting sales initiatives between events, such as coordinating demos, assisting with proposals, and helping deliver customer training or informational sessions as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Customer Service skills to interact professionally with clients, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Experience delivering or coordinating Training sessions, workshops, or product demonstrations for diverse audiences.

• Event planning and coordination experience, including logistics, vendor management, budgeting, and on-site execution.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace) and familiarity with CRM systems

• Proficiency with event management platforms (Cvent experience a plus)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Experience in K–12 education technology, education, or software/SaaS environments is preferred but not required

BENEFITS

• In addition to paying competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• Medical Insurance w/Prescription Drug Coverage 

• Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays 

• Long Term Disability Insurance Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment 

• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave 

• Bereavement Leave 

• Professional Development Opportunities 

• Onsite Flu Shots for Staff & Immediate Family 

• Stocked Kitchen w/Healthy Snacks & Drinks

• TRP Carpool Program 

• Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunities for Community Involvement 

• Employer and Employee Contributed Health FSA 

• Employee Contributed Dependent Care FSA 

• 401K Plan w/Company Matching & Immediate Vesting 

• Short Term Disability Insurance 

• Health & Wellness Program 

• Company Sponsored Fitness Challenge 

• Pet Insurance

• Free Parking