Location: Remote
Position Type: Full-Time
About Us:
Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids, used by millions of children, families, and educators around the world. With a vast library of high-quality books and learning resources, we empower students to explore their interests, build literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. As we look to the future, Epic is reimagining what reading can be—more personalized, more interactive, and more accessible than ever before. We’re combining technology, storytelling, and education to shape the next generation of readers.
Position Summary
The Inside Sales Representative will be responsible for driving revenue growth by generating leads, nurturing relationships, and closing sales of our education technology products. Acting as a peer, mentor, and educator influencer, this role requires a blend of consultative selling, deep product knowledge, and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the education sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively engage with educators, librarians, and educational administrators via phone, email, virtual meetings, and webinars to understand their needs and present tailored EdTech solutions.
- Manage and grow a pipeline of leads from initial contact through closing.
- Develop a strong understanding of our product portfolio, including features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
Conduct product demonstrations and presentations for school decision-makers, educators, and district administrators. - Collaborate with marketing to follow up on campaigns and convert qualified leads into customers.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM system, including activity tracking, opportunity status, and forecasting.
- Stay informed about trends in education technology, competitive offerings, and evolving customer needs.
Provide feedback from the field to product and marketing teams to improve offerings and go-to-market strategies.
Qualifications
- At least 3-5 years of experience in K–6 education, community engagement, or education marketing.
- Prior classroom teaching experience strongly preferred, with reading/literacy related teaching background with K-G3 kids.
- Proven track record in community building or school partnerships.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present to and influence diverse education stakeholders.
- Passion for literacy, digital learning tools, and child development.
- Understanding of the K–12 and/or higher education market, including purchasing cycles and decision-making processes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and virtual meeting tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Skills
- Experience selling to school districts, universities, or educational organizations.
- Knowledge of instructional technology, digital curriculum, or classroom management tools.
- Ability to translate technical features into clear, benefits-focused messaging.
Salary Range
$65000 to $85000 + Commission
