Sales Associate

Job Title: Sales Associate

Location: Remote or Hybrid

Job Type: Full-Time

Who we are:

MarcoPolo Learning is a high-growth, award-winning innovator in early childhood education, renowned for our top-rated educational content, Emmy-nominated app, and commitment to classroom excellence and family engagement.

Overview:

We are seeking a motivated Sales Associate to support our sales efforts in the early learning market. As a fast-growing EdTech startup, MarcoPolo provides an exciting and dynamic environment for individuals passionate about education and eager to contribute to our mission. The ideal candidate is driven, very organized, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the sales team

• Assist in administrative tasks throughout the sales process, ensuring smooth operations and communication.

• Prepare presentations, schedule appointments, and coordinate online demonstrations for potential clients.

• Manage conference preparation and implementation

• Support applications for RFPs

• Track and analyze sales leads, opportunities, and pipelines using HubSpot CRM.

• Collaborate with internal and external sales partners to align on strategies and priorities.

• Support the team in achieving sales growth and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs).

Key Skills Required

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with prospects and clients.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

• Proficiency in GSuite, PowerPoint, Excel, and Keynote.

• Comfortable working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Target-oriented, determined, and ambitious, with a focus on achieving results.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment typical of a startup.

• Willingness to travel for meetings and events as required.

• Proven experience in sales support or a related role, ideally within the education sector would be a plus

About Us:

MarcoPolo Learning is an award-winning developer of content, technology, and instructional support for early childhood education. Founded in 2013 with offices in New York, London, San Francisco, and Tampa, MarcoPolo blends innovation with research and best-in-class service for schools across North America to promote classroom quality and family engagement. For consumers, MarcoPolo's World School is an Emmy-nominated app and is one of the top-rated educational apps in the app stores. The Polos, MarcoPolo's animated preschool TV series, teaches STEM and introduces children to the wonders of the world. MarcoPolo is backed by a number of prominent venture capital firms, family offices, and private investors.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary accompanied by stock options.

• Hybrid and flexible schedule.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.

• 401K plan with matching.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation.

• Paid holidays and parental leave.

• Family-friendly environment and culture that values work-life balance.

• Access to learning and growth opportunities.

• Meaningful work supporting early childhood development.

This is a US-based position. The salary range for this full-time position will depend on work experience and skill level.

MarcoPolo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We have flexible remote/hybrid working arrangements and we pride ourselves on a supportive and mission-driven working environment.