What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Sales Account Manager position at Excelligence Learning Corporation?
Excelligence Learning Corporation is officially Great Place to Work Certified for 2025 - and we couldn't be prouder of the incredible team that made it happen!
If you're ready to work for a great company and make a real impact in the world of educational sales, keep reading!
We're hiring an enthusiastic, self-motivated Field Sales Account Manager based in Phoenix, AZ to exclusively sell our beloved Discount School Supply and Really Good Stuff brands. This is a 100% field-based role serving PreK-6 public sector customers (school districts, Head Start, early learning centers, and state-funded programs) throughout the greater Phoenix, AZ and surrounding region.
This position is based in Phoenix, AZ
Why Really Good Stuff and Discount School Supply?
Join a fast-paced, supportive environment where creativity and hard work are rewarded. You'll enjoy:
- Competitive base salary uncapped bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities
- The chance to represent two of the most trusted names in early childhood education
Your Role: Field Sales Account Manager (Phoenix-Based)
You'll be on the front lines of our mission to enrich educational experiences for young learners across Arizona. Here's what the role entails:
Responsibilities
Market Mastery: Dive deep into the Arizona public education landscape with a focus on Early Elementary (PreK-6). Understand purchasing cycles, competitive dynamics, state and federal funding, and budgetary factors.
Strategic Account Management: Build and execute account plans for school districts and early childhood programs. Become a trusted advisor to administrators, curriculum directors, and procurement teams.
Product Expertise: Master our PreK-6 product lines and demonstrate how they solve real classroom challenges.
Compelling Presentations: Deliver engaging in-person presentations and hands-on product demos that win hearts and budgets.
Tailored Proposals: Create customized bids and quotations that meet Arizona public-sector purchasing requirements.
Collaboration Hub: Partner with marketing, customer service, and product teams to keep our offerings aligned with Arizona educators' needs.
Sales Targets Champion: Consistently hit and exceed quarterly and annual goals while keeping leadership informed of progress.
Regulatory Savvy: Stay current on Arizona education funding (Title I, Pre-K grants, ESSER, etc.), procurement rules, and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
- Proven sales experience in PreK-6 public sector or early education required (experience selling into large Arizona school districts is a major plus)
- Familiarity with educational products and services tailored for Early Elementary
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal abilities
- Analytical mindset with the ability to adapt strategies based on market data
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently in the field
- Solid knowledge of public-sector procurement and education policy in Arizona
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel daily throughout the Phoenix metro and surrounding areas (mileage reimbursed)
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong advantage
Location:
Must live in or be willing to relocate to the Phoenix, AZ area (no remote option - this is a field-based role).
Be a catalyst for change in early education - join us in Phoenix, AZ and help transform how Arizona children grow, discover, and succeed!
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.