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Full-Time

Mid-Market Sales Representative

Central

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Newsela

Newsela

501-1,000 employees

Provides tailored educational content for K-12

Education

Compensation Overview

$100kAnnually

+ Commission + Incentive Stock Options

Mid

Remote in USA

Remote position targeting candidates in the central region.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Lead Generation
Requirements
  • You are a proven Sales Rep with 2+ years hitting or exceeding your quota of selling SaaS products or digital education solutions
  • You are focused on generating New Business and Growth sales
  • You have demonstrated expertise in networking, prospecting, and building pipeline
  • You have knowledge of MEDDPICC sales methodology
  • You have experience forecasting SaaS business
  • Candidates based in the Central time zone preferred.
Responsibilities
  • You’ll be responsible for building relationships with key decision makers at the school district level in addition to selling Newsela’s suite of products to bring engaging reading content to districts.
  • In your day to day, you will do everything from pipeline management and forecasting to designing lead generation campaigns and managing sales through the entire lifecycle.
  • You will also become well-versed in your territory’s funding, state initiatives, demographics, and K-12 education landscape, which will help inform your overall sales strategy.

Newsela offers tailored educational content for K-12 students, providing engaging instructional materials across subjects like English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Schools and districts subscribe to access a library of articles that are updated daily and available at five different reading levels, ensuring accessibility for all students. The platform integrates with Learning Management Systems and includes features like activities and reporting tools to support teachers. Newsela's goal is to enhance student engagement and improve teaching methods through flexible, standards-aligned resources.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$170.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

-26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of Formative enhances Newsela's capabilities in real-time assessment, providing a more comprehensive educational tool for teachers.
  • New leadership under Pep Carrera, with his extensive EdTech experience, could drive innovative growth and strategic direction for the company.
  • Newsela's commitment to continuously updating and expanding its content library ensures that it remains relevant and valuable to modern educational needs.

What critics are saying

  • The recent layoff of 15% of its workforce could indicate financial instability or strategic misalignment, affecting employee morale and productivity.
  • Partnerships with controversial organizations may attract scrutiny and backlash, potentially impacting the company's reputation and client relationships.

What makes Newsela unique

  • Newsela offers tailored content at five different reading levels, ensuring accessibility for students with varying abilities, unlike many competitors who provide one-size-fits-all solutions.
  • Their integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS) allows seamless incorporation of their resources into existing teaching frameworks, enhancing usability for educators.
  • Newsela's partnerships with organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Howard Zinn Education Project provide unique, diverse content that stands out in the EdTech market.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Work from home

Parental leave

Flexible PTO

Inclusive experiences

Professional development