Account Executive

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Amplify is seeking an Account Executive in Missouri who will become a specialist on Amplify’s solutions, find opportunities to serve schools and districts, and achieve revenue targets in doing so. The new hire must be skilled at consultative sales and highly motivated to build this business. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successfully selling print and digitally delivered instructional products and services, possesses knowledge of the K-12 sector, works well in a fast-paced company, and is driven to achieve sales goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets

• Continually prospect for new business throughout the calendar year

• Develop and maintain expertise in Amplify’s products

• Conduct high-quality, consultative discussions to identify customer needs and align Amplify’s products and services to address those needs

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the educational marketplace, industry trends, funding developments, and Amplify products

• Build and nurture relationships with key buying stakeholders in accounts, including Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, Department Heads, teachers, and other influential school district contacts

• Provide timely and accurate reporting of pipeline, forecasts, account plans, and territory management activities as required

• Develop and maintain a business pipeline of prospective clients and assume all territory management in the assigned territory

• Gain customer commitments and advance opportunities through the sales process

• Conduct customer-facing meetings in schools and district offices

• Research territory trends, competition, and funding sources to drive new sales strategically

• Devise and implement effective campaigns within the assigned region

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of successful sales experience in the education market

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Able to travel and willing to travel within Eastern Missouri, and 3-4 regional or national sales meetings annually (20-30 % travel)

• Excellent verbal, written, and comprehension skills

• Reside within the metro St. Louis area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision

• Strong presentation skills

• Experience selling to schools and districts within Missouri

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, stock options, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $90,000.00 - $105,00.00. This role is eligible for commission-based pay.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans.  If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email [email protected].

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If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required.  As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

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