On-Site Education Advisor (Pittsburg) at Pitsco Education

The Education Advisor is responsible for selling and marketing Pitsco Education solutions to educational opportunities within a core territory. Main tasks include leading selling of products and services as needed, including follow-up and qualifying leads within their territory. Also required to research opportunities in new and/or underdeveloped markets; provide recommendations to management; forecast, create, and manage new sales and business opportunities and partnerships; attend trade shows; and coordinate workshops. Qualified candidates for this position will demonstrate energy and commitment to Pitsco Education both internally and externally. The position will be located in our Pittsburg, KS office. These tasks are accomplished by performing the following duties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):Embracing and utilizing a solution-selling approachCreating and implementing annual business plans focused on a given territoryDelivering customer-facing presentationsBuilding a sales pipelineFollowing up all leads within specific time framesSubmitting all sales expense accounts per company proceduresTraveling to and setting up displays at conventions for customer associations and attending such functions as directedMaintaining market share and profitability in accordance with annual plans and budgetProducing additional sales to present customers and generating new customersUsing sales data to drive decision-making for territory insight and growthUnderstanding the education markets needs and dynamicsUtilizing sales technology tools (e-sell) to prospect, sell, and market to clientsQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:Open-minded worker who actively seeks responsibilityCreative problem solver who thrives in a customer-centric environmentCollege degree with two to three years of sales experienceSelf-motivated worker with excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasksStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong presentation skillsPersonal leadership and professional skillsExcellent computer skillsExperience with a CRM system preferredAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to travel 20% to 30% of the time requiredPosition will work out of the Pittsburg, KS, officeCurrent and valid drivers licenseAbility to lift and carry up to 50 poundsGeneral office environmentAbility to be physically mobile with reasonable accommodation including ability to walk, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and stoop