Associate Educational Sales Consultant - Inside Sales

IXL Learning, a global edtech leader with personalized learning products used by millions of students worldwide, is seeking an upbeat, focused, high-energy individual to join our Inside Sales team.  

The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented and tenacious. You will have experience working with technology and assisting customers. We are looking for a self-starter that will support our rapidly growing global customer base.

This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our Raleigh, NC, area office. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead follow up for transactional sales and data input for processing
• Conduct cold outbound calls and qualify inbound sales leads to communicate IXL's value proposition to new global users and to identify their requirements for the sales team
• Ensure the timely processing of leads and assist with and support sales campaigns
• Identify growth opportunities for the sales teams to ensure growth attainment
• Conduct web application product demonstrations virtually using screen share technology

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• BA/BS degree
• Some customer service, inside sales or education experience, preferably within the ed-tech or software industry.
• A high level of self-motivation, energy, and drive to succeed
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively
• Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal (telephone) and written communications skills
• Understanding of web applications
• Ability to accommodate various global time zones is a plus
• Salesforce.com experience is a plus