Why you’ll love Teq 

Teq is an educational technology company that is championing the evolution of the modern learning environment by fostering innovation for the 21st century. There has never been a better time to break into technology sales! Our sales team consults with schools to identify needs and find the best cutting-edge technology and educational support solutions. We believe in investing in the future. That means meeting the needs of schools and investing in our employees. When you succeed, we succeed as a company, and schools succeed in providing the best for students. 

Why you’ll love the position 

We’re growing our business in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Teq cultivates a supportive environment where there is no competition with other sales team members. As a Field Product Specialist & Account Executive, you will work as a team with your Senior Account Executive. Teq provides training and tools that enable you to ‘own’ your business and become the go-to expert. You’ll deliver hands-on demonstrations of products/services and become a trusted consultant for K-12 schools throughout Illinois.

What you’ll do

In the first week... 

• Learn Teq’s product and service offerings; practice sales techniques 
• ​​​​​​Learn systems including our CRM, automated phone system, etc. 
• Meet with different Teq departments and other sales reps to understand customer interactions and how to leverage Teq resources

In the first month... 

• Continue to develop expertise on Teq products and services through in-depth training and observing sales calls to see how our solutions are pitched 
• Work with your team to develop product and service demonstrations that speak to the specific needs of the Chicago and Illinois school communities including funding sources 
• Learn to accurately log/update progress and collaborate on strategic territory plans 
• Begin making outbound calls to drive sales and demonstrations 

Second month and beyond... 

• Travel throughout Illinois to set-up and demonstrate equipment to school communities with a goal of 5 customer-facing visits per week. 
• ​​​​​​​Continue cultivating relationships to manage pipeline and grow revenue 
• Customize product demonstrations for the customer and audience 
• Leverage supporting departments to identify additional product/service needs 
• Participate in on-going educational and training opportunities

What you’ll bring to the table 

• Reside in Illinois (preferably within an hour of Chicago) with the ability to travel 70% of the time throughout your territory 
• ​​​​​​​Ambition to begin or continue a sales career; self-motivated and driven 
• Strong communication skills; ability to build and maintain relationships both over the phone and in-person 
• Collaborative and reliable with a robust work ethic and sense of accountability 
• Coachable, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment 
• An open mind, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for learning 
• Previous experience in education, education sales, or technology sales preferred 
• A college or university degree preferred 

Compensation and perks 

• $70,000 base salary PLUS uncapped commission
• ​​​​​​​Generous PTO policy plus 14 paid holidays 
• We take work-life balance seriously! Defined workday (no evenings or weekends required) 
• Annual vehicle maintenance allowance and gas card provided for travel 
• Comprehensive insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, disability 
• 401k savings plan with company matching 
• Regular training and professional development opportunities

Not sure if you qualify? Apply anyway!  At Teq, we understand that success can take many forms. Whether you’re just starting out, a career changer, or looking to take the next step, we want to hear from you.

Teq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, belonging, and inclusion. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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