Now Hiring - Curriculum Associates - Professional Services Sales Development Trainee in Tucson, AZ

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At Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren't sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person! The Sales Development Trainee supports our sales teams to maintain and boost our current customer base. The Trainees will work closely with the Inside Sales team to establish a baseline in product knowledge while supporting sales function by developing leads, market surveys, customer consultation, and sample product offerings. The Trainee will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of sales, while advancing through the program with hands-on experience. The trainee will build skills and gain experience by working closely with multiple functions of the sales organization while exploring a career path in sales. The Sales Development Trainee will be exposed to extensive training, mentorship, and real-world application to help launch careers. The impact you'll have: * Execute sales strategies by proactively contacting existing and new customers via phone, email or video messaging. * Drive various sales projects including but not limited to: Event Invitations, Market Discovery, and strategic email/calling campaigns. * Develop and refine foundational sales skills by participating in ongoing sales training and practice sessions. * Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers through effective communication. * Acquire high-level knowledge of CA product offerings Who we're looking for: * Highly motivated and target driven. * Strong relationship management skills and openness to feedback. * Excellent time management skills. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Team player capable of staying disciplined in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent organizational skills, delivering quality work under deadlines. * Proficient in Microsoft Office. Minimum qualifications: * Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. * Able to work at least 12 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours. Preferred qualifications: * Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook. * Strong listening and communication skills- both oral and written. * Strong interpersonal skills- build trust and confidence among team. * Represent CA's core values- demonstrate integrity, ethical standards, and a professional demeanor. * Working knowledge of CRM systems. Travel: <5% Physical Demands: Typical office environment. Benefits and Pay Range: Pay Range - This role's range is $16/hr-$16.50/hr. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws. Benefits - Temporary and per diem employees who average, and maintain, at least 30 hours of work per week may become eligible for medical coverage, under the Affordable Care Act, after an initial waiting period. Temporary and per-diem employees working more than 20 hours per week are eligible for twelve paid holidays. All temporary and per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time. Curriculum Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Curriculum Associates will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race (including ancestry, national origin, ethnic characteristics, interracial marriage or association, and traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion and creed (including all aspects of religious observance, practice and belief), sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, difference of sex development and variations of sex characteristics), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran or uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. 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