Who we are: 

Elevate K-12 is changing the way classrooms work through live, online, real-time instruction in K-12 schools. Our two main focuses are to give students the best quality instructors and get them ready for the world of the future, and to give instructors work opportunities irrespective of zip codes. We are the new way to classroom! 

• Our Elevaters are problem solvers, passionate, thirsty for knowledge & mission-driven 
• Opportunity to build a team, while also changing the world 
• Team-focused culture – team events, outings, happy hours, & recognition  
• Strong high-performance-based culture with high growth potential  
• Competitive
• Unlimited PTO & 12 company-paid holidays 
• Full benefits – medical, dental & vision / 401k plan 
• Hybrid work schedule -- 2 days per week (Tuesdays & Wednesdays) in our downtown Chicago office 

The Team: 

This is a rare combination where the impact of your results on you matches your impact on the world. This is a unique opportunity to play an integral role in building a sales team, where the services we sell provide equity in education to underserved communities across the country. 

If you have a passion for helping others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, crave fun, adventure, and challenge, this could be the role for you. Our team is constantly adapting and pivoting to find a better way to build lasting relationships with our partners, which enables us to achieve over 100% year-over-year growth.  

We live the mission of Elevate K-12, and we’re getting better each day, if all of this sounds exciting to you – we want to hear from you! 

What value you will add:                                               

• Work in an engaging and dynamic environment focused on impacting education and working collaboratively  
• Act as an Elevate K-12 evangelist
• Drive results with your team, while developing long-standing strategic partnerships
• Guide and ensure the team meets their personal and professional goals
• Meet individually with every member of your team (typically 5-9 outside sales reps) every week to review their pipeline and territory, assist with the navigation of the established sales cycle, discuss the health of their accounts, discuss the customer journey, and lay down some clear, concise wisdom to help them hit their goals
• Routinely shadow client meetings to provide feedback and coaching
• Participate in and lead team meetings in coordination with the sales leadership team
• Meet weekly with the VP of Sales to review monthly forecasting, team wins and losses, individual performance, and emerging industry trends you’ve identified from talking with your team and our customers 

Who you are: 

• Minimum of 5 years of sales experience 
• 2 years of sales management experience  
• Demonstrated ability to coach and support other sales team members
• Passion for growing a team
• Displays high level of personal and professional integrity
• Growth mindset
• Strong project management skills, analytical skills, and knowledge of compensation and benefit programs
• Accountable self-starter with strong organization skills, detail orientation, and demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline
• Ability to build relationships
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• This position is required to work out of our downtown Chicago office at least 2 days a week 

Be Part of Our Story: 

Elevate K-12 is tasked with an important mission: change the way K-12 classrooms and teaching work. Our organization is a radically open-minded company that is scaling fast. We are a team focused on high performance, dynamism and embodying a collaborative culture at all levels. Our teammates can have open, honest discussions that drive us toward our mission. Elevate K-12 is in a stage of hyper growth that will continue to open new challenges and opportunities for our team. 

We welcome women and underrepresented groups to apply even if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. These groups may be more likely to apply only if they meet all the qualifications in a job description. We hope this inspires any applicant that is interested in the role even if they don’t meet all the requirements in the “Who you are” section.  

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military, or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.