About this role
IXL Learning, a US-based global edtech leader, is looking for an upbeat, focused, high-energy individual to join our Inside Sales team in London, England. IXL is a personalized learning platform used by 17 million students and 1 million teachers worldwide.
Our ideal candidate has a natural aptitude for sales and genuinely cares about helping customers succeed. You are comfortable hopping on virtual calls, getting to the heart of what a customer needs, and showing them how our products can help. You’ll drive growth by bringing in new international business and expanding current accounts, delivering exceptional customer service.
This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our London, England, office on Old Street. #LI-EM1
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Effectively communicate key product features and benefits to prospective customers through engaging virtual presentations
- Develop a keen understanding of customer needs and values in order to provide personalized assistance throughout the sales process
- Consistently meet sales goals
- Assist with designing and implementing new and creative sales strategies
- Provide exceptional customer service to current and prospective customers
- Gather customer feedback to help improve and enhance product offerings
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 1 year of experience in customer service, inside sales, or education, preferably within the ed-tech or software industry
- A high level of self-motivation, energy, and drive to succeed
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively
- Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
- Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal (telephone) and written communications skills
- Understanding of web applications
- Ability to accommodate various global time zones is a plus
- Salesforce.com experience is a plus
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com (https://www.ixl.com/)
- Rosetta Stone (https://www.rosettastone.com/) provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant (https://www.wyzant.com/) is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.