Associate Marketing Development Representative (Remote)

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Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families. As front runners in the early childhood education market, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all of the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture. We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers.

Position overview: The Associate Marketing Development Representative (MDR) is an essential entry-level role within the sales organization at Teaching Strategies. This role is designed for individuals eager to develop their careers in sales and marketing. The Associate MDR will primarily focus on managing inbound sales phone lines and supporting the MDR team during periods of high activity. Your work will directly contribute to converting marketing-generated leads into valuable sales opportunities, ultimately driving revenue growth.

Specific roles and responsibilities:

• Inbound Sales Call Management: Handles inbound sales phone lines with efficiency and professionalism, providing prospects with the information they need and qualifying their level of interest.
• Lead Qualification: Assists in the qualification of marketing-generated leads by assessing their needs and determining the appropriate next steps, ensuring a seamless handoff to the sales team.
• Support During High-Volume Periods: Provides additional support to the MDR team during peak times, managing overflow tasks and maintaining response times to ensure all leads are handled promptly.
• Lead Triage: Directs leads to the appropriate departments or delivers value-driven assistance to set the stage for effective sales follow-up and potential future sales.
• Process Improvement: Develops and refines templates for lead responses and use automation tools to enhance response times and overall lead management.
• Collaboration: Works closely with the marketing, sales, and operations teams to share insights and improve lead quality and funnel processes.
• Continuous Learning: Engages in ongoing training to become well-versed in the company's products, industry, and customer needs, enabling you to effectively articulate the value proposition to potential customers.
• Occassional domestic travel

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• A keen interest in education, edtech, early childhood programming, or private childcare.
• Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce (preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with sales engagement platforms like Salesloft (preferred but not required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of Teaching Strategies solutions and products.

Why Teaching Strategies

At Teaching Strategies, our solutions and services are only as strong as the teams that create them. By bringing passion, dedication, and creativity to your job every day, there's no telling what you can do and where you can go! We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work schedules, opportunities to engage with co-workers, access to career advancement and professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the communities we serve.

Let's open the door to your career at Teaching Strategies!

Some additional benefits & perks while working with Teaching Strategies

Teaching Strategies offers our employees a robust suite of benefits and other perks which include:

• Competitive compensation package
• Employee Equity Appreciation Program
• Health and wellness insurance benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible work environment
• Unlimited paid time off (which includes paid holidays and Winter Break)
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and opportunities for career growth
• Best in class technology equipment for every employee
• Penthouse suite in downtown DC seconds away from Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi Field

Teaching Strategies, LLC is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of Minorities, all Genders, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)