Manager, Pre-Sales Product Specialist-California

Who We Are

Great Minds is a high-growth mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit Public Benefit Corporation we believe all students deserve access to meaningful challenging contentand all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive effective and built for the realities of todays classrooms.

We develop high-quality knowledge-rich math science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes.

We are committed to usability coherence and practical implementationsupporting teachers not just through curriculum but with professional learning purposeful technology and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact.

What We Build

Our productsEureka Math and Eureka Math Wit & Wisdom PhD Science Geodes and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELAare trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide.

• Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S. and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding procedural fluency and application.

• Wit & Wisdom and Arts & Letters ELA anchor our reading strategy with content-rich grade-level instruction that integrates literature history and the arts grounded in the science of reading. Geodes complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy.

• PhD Science is a hands-on K-5 Science program that sparks curiosity as students build enduring knowledge of how the scientific world works.

These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations joyful rigor and deep respect for educators and students.

Where Were Headed

Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected customer-informed experiences across the full educator journeyfrom curriculum to professional learning to platform and support.

Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impactnot just delivering curriculum but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale.

Job Purpose

As the Manager Pre-Sales Product Specialist you will lead a team of Pre-Sales Product Specialists responsible for delivering impactful sales presentations training educators and providing strategic sales support. You will guide your team to develop customized content and strategies that align with market trends and district needs ensuring Great Minds curricula are effectively represented and adopted.

This role is an exceptional opportunity for skilled leaders who are experienced in implementing or selling a high-quality curriculum to contribute to Great Minds organizational mission to ensure all students have access to a high-quality knowledge-based education.

Responsibilities

• Lead mentor and manage a team of Pre-Sales Product Specialists providing guidance professional development and ongoing support.

• Collaborate with the Sales and Success Go-to-Market teams to align content strategies with market priorities and organizational goals.

• Customize sales presentations and pilot implementations to align with state adoption cycles regional priorities and market-specific needs.

• Support the team in delivering winning sales presentations and presales activities including pilot implementations pilot support strategy development training and preparation.

• Partner with Sales leadership to design and implement effective account strategies that align with customer needs and drive revenue growth.

• Monitor educational trends priorities and initiatives to ensure the team remains informed and prepared to adapt strategies as needed.

• Develop and track key performance metrics to assess team success and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where team members are motivated to achieve individual and collective goals.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of teaching coaching or pre-sales experience with at least 1 year managing and coaching a team in educational sales curriculum development or related fields.

• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Deep understanding of educational curricula pedagogy and district-level priorities.

• Proficiency with or alignment to Great Minds instructional design and pedagogy

• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering impactful sales presentations.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment while balancing multiple priorities.
  

Attributes

• Passion for and commitment to the importance of high-quality knowledge-rich curriculum

• Commitment to high standards instructional quality and continuous improvement for oneself and others

• Receptivity to feedback with a focus on reflective practice

• Highly collaborative with the ability to consistently exhibit diplomacy tact and integrity

• Appreciation for the challenges and victories faced everyday by educators and their leaders working toward improving student learning outcomes

• Empathy curiosity and the desire to continually grow as a learner

• Deep belief that every child is capable of greatness

Required Education

Bachelors degree

Travel

The Manager Pre-Sales Product Specialist may work on-site up to 50% of the time during peak sales times.

A valid drivers license and willingness to fly and drive are required for this position. Must reside near a major airport.

Status

Full-time

Location

Remote
Must live in California

The base salary range for this position is $94000-$110000 however the offered salary may be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including but not limited to location work experience skills and internal equity considerations.. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check and provide declaration of COVID-19 vaccination status. We do not require COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment; however your vaccination status could impact your ability to perform this role at certain client sites.

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Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race religion color sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin disability age genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organizations commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

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