Product Marketing Specialist.

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Who we are

Elevate K-12 is changing the way classrooms work through live, online, real-time instruction to K-12 schools. We bring live high-quality teaching through our platform to schools in zip codes that cannot find a high-quality teacher. Our few main focuses are to give students the highest quality instruction and access to classes they couldn’t have before, getting them ready for the world of the future; and to give instructors, especially women, work opportunities from home irrespective of their zip code. We are the new way to the classroom!

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Unlimited PTO & 12 Company Paid Holidays  
  • Strong High-Performance Based Culture with High Growth Potential
  • Team Focused Culture – Team Events, Outings, Happy Hours & Recognition 
  • Full Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision / 401k Plan
  • Our Team of Elevaters are: Problem Solvers, Passionate, Motivated, Thirsty for Knowledge & Mission Driven

What you will be doing 

As Elevate K-12's Product Marketing Specialist., you will be responsible for empowering our sales organization. You will be assisting our team through the sales process with content creation, storytelling, qualification, new products, and more. You will look for opportunities to optimize our enablement programs and deliver a great sales journey for our prospects and customers. You’ll also work closely with sales leaders to uncover new sales efficiencies and opportunities. You'll also be a person who is passionate and willing to work as part of a high-performing marketing team. 

We have an incredible mission, team and brand at Elevate K-12, and we’re getting better every day. We have achieved an extraordinary product/market fit and have entered an exponential growth stage of the company. If all of this sounds exciting to you – We want to hear from you!

Responsibilities 

  • Effectively manage day-to-day tasks to ensure opportunities progress to close won as quickly as possible; including assisting with pitches, pricing and proposals and coordinating with cross-functional team members as applicable to ensure a stellar buying experience
  • Create and adapt existing content (including but not limited to pitch decks, sell sheets, testimonials, case studies, proposals, RFP response templates) based on sales insight, persona and segment
  • Effectively manage numerous requests concurrently and on deadline; includes managing expectations and escalating delays to a leader in a timely manner
  • Utilize reports to identify bottlenecks in the sales cycle and alert sellers of at-risk opportunities
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve the sales process, resolve inconsistencies and give insightful feedback to cross-functional stakeholders in an effort to improve efficiency across the sales cycle
  • Support product releases by gaining an understanding of new products/features, serve as a knowledge resource for sellers and provide timely feedback to Product and Technology on the information requested by both sellers and clients
  • Serve as an expert on internal sales processes and CRM utilization to guide sellers on best practices and ensure adherence.

Who you Are  

  • 2+ years of related work experience in Marketing, Sales Enablement or Sales, Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically through identification of problems and implement successful, tactical solutions
  • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and a keen ability to prioritize tasks to ensure business-critical objectives are met
  • Skilled at building strong working relationships with team members in varying departments and/or levels of management
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
  • Understanding of the sales cycle and common pain points sellers encounter with a desire to drive improvements
  • Experience building and/or using sales performance reporting in a CRM, PowerBI or similar software
  • Excellent written, verbal and active listening skills
  • Prior exposure to SaaS technology
  • Ability to drive productivity working in a remote, fast-paced environment

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 are able to 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 up new challenges and opportunities for our team. 

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 an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
  • People Operations
    • JavaLanguages
    • Google AnalyticsAnalytics
    • BalsamiqDesign
    • IllustratorDesign
    • PhotoshopDesign
    • AsanaManagement
    • WordpressCMS
    • HubSpotCRM
    • SalesforceCRM
    • Microsoft TeamsCollaboration
    • SlackCollaboration
    • ZoomCollaboration
    • AsanaProject Management

Location

We are located in downtown Chicago's Loop district, close to numerous CTA and Metra train stations and bus routes

An Insider's view of Elevate K-12

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What’s the vibe like in the office?

Success in the Partnership Associate function is fostered through teamwork and collaboration. People who excel on our team understand the importance of working together, leveraging each other's strengths, and actively participating in a supportive environment. We believe in continuous improvement and successful team members embody a growth mindset.
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Phil

Senior Partnership Manager

What does your typical day look like?

No two days are ever the same - that’s why I came to Elevate. There is so much that goes into the administration of things like HR Technology, benefits, compliance, and payroll. Each day quite honestly is pushing the boundaries of my creativity and knowledge. Part of my joy in working at a start-up is no task is too small for me and my team.

Tif

Director of People
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How does the company support your career growth?

Elevate K12 has allowed me to shift my career from the public sector to the private sector with patience and support. I was in education for 16 years but was able to expand my sales career from SDR to AE in a single year. The company is filled with supportive leaders and team members who are willing to help you grow daily.
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Alex

Partnerships Manager
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How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Our team of customer success managers are the eyes and ears in our schools. The insights they gain from customers while testing new ideas is key in driving improvements to technology and changes in processes which ultimately influence the direction we go as a business.
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Cindy

SVP of Operations

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The Regional Operations team is a fast-paced, high energy, collaborative work environment. Our team has amazingly talented people and decisions have to be made quickly. We work with various schools and students across the US, we wear multiple hats and are always in constant communication with each other to ensure every program is successful.

Ashley

Regional Operations Director

What are Elevate K-12 Perks + Benefits

Elevate K-12 Benefits Overview

Elevate K-12 provides competitive benefits plans for employees!

Culture
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Personal development training

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