Job Description

Nearpod is currently experiencing demand and growth across our portfolio of offerings. Part of that growth includes a suite of curriculum products including Nearpod Math, Nearpod EL, Nearpod Social Studies and others. This is an exciting opportunity where you can showcase your knowledge, drive demand, enable the sales team, all  while building deep partnerships with District administrators. 

A National Academic advisor will work alongside Enablement, Sales Leaders and Sales Reps to build pipeline and drive revenue in our Curriculum Programs, which include Math, Social Studies, English Language Learning, and 21st Century.  They will deliver customized presentations, demonstrating curriculum solutions that support their strategic initiatives. While each National Academic Advisor will focus on 1-2 curriculum solutions, it’s possible that we will ask you to adapt and cover other core subject areas as needed. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Drive revenue growth through pre-sales product presentations with districts and passionate educators across the United States. This includes product presentations, trial kick offs, or major webinars. 
• Work with our enablement team, pulling from a deep understanding of curricular instruction across the K-12 spectrum, to provide internal presentations or enablement resources so that sales reps can run discovery, do presentations & nurture sales trials. 
• Support the strategic needs of sales and marketing,  informing decision-making based on your interaction with customers, current knowledge of relevant state and federal legislation, and personal knowledge of best-practices for curriculum integration in a digital world.
• Attend tradeshows, conferences, or other sales/marketing events

NATIONAL ACADEMIC ADVISORS CONSISTENTLY EXHIBIT EXCEPTIONAL SKILLS IN:

• Implementing K-12 curriculum 
• Planning, preparing, and speaking publicly in multiple formats (verbal, written, via video/phone)
• Listening and identifying customer needs to improve product positioning and facilitate solution selling
• Reacting quickly to situations in context and adjusting presentations quickly
• Building positive relationships with internal and external customers

DEVELOP AND/OR MAINTAIN CURRENT KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Educational initiatives and concerns including assessment, curriculum, and instruction. 
• Competitor features and comparisons
• Product content, design, technical background, operation, and use cases
• Current industry and pedagogical trends in K-12 math or social studies 
• State and federal legislation which may impact our go-to-market strategy as it relates to  curriculum products
• Go To Market strategies and initiatives

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years of District Level experience with Curriculum and/or EdTech
• District Level coordinator, administrator, or director experience
• English Language Learning Certification preferred 
• Ability to communicate persuasively with districts
• Outstanding presentation and written/spoken communication skills
• A compassionate approach to working with customers at various stages of the sales or post-sales journey
• Masters degree preferred
• Technical Skills:
  • A basic understanding of email, calendar, and chat software
  • Experience working with presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides 
  • Experience working with remote communication tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or GoToMeeting preferred.

   

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time 
• Lives within 1 hour of a regional airport

Additional Information

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

$90,400 min to $135,700 max. This range is not including significant variable compensation and is based on national market data. The range may vary by experience and cost of living.

BENEFITS:

• World Class Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs

Frequently cited statistics show that some women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications.

At Renaissance, we encourage all applications! Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need into the future. We hope you're open to learning new skills to grow with us. Make our team, your team!

Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At Renaissance our mission is: “To accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, worldwide.” Inherent in that guiding principle is dedication to serving all identities by recognizing the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in our organization, our work and our products.

Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.