We are Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company.
Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, is the structured literacy expert.
For over 35 years, the company has focused solely on literacy, and today, provides a full spectrum of solutions for both students and teachers.
With robust offerings for differentiated instruction, personalized learning, assessment, and professional learning, Lexia helps more learners read, write, and speak with confidence.
Region Office and State Organization Outreach Specialist(s) Location : Remote, USA Ideal candidate will reside in the Western Territory Job Overview: Lexia Learning is seeking a new Region Office and State Organization Outreach Specialist.
Ideal candidate will live in the Western USA.
The Region Office and State Organization Outreach Specialist will be the primary liaison for, and ensure productive organizational relationships with, the key regional education stakeholders (Service centers, cooperatives, county education organizations etc.) that influence state policymaking and district program purchasing decisions.
This role will also be responsible for the design and execution of internal strategic plans intended to raise the visibility of Lexia Learning within target states by partnering with sales and marketing professionals to ensure productive relationships with influential state education organizations (outside of state government).
Anticipation and identification of educational challenges and opportunities is critical.
We are looking for someone who has a positive can-do attitude, highly motivated to learn and a creative thinker that can provide practical approaches to support a quickly changing organization.
This is a home office position that can be located anywhere in the US.
Job Responsibilities: Collaborate with Sales and internal divisions to develop strategic plans to increase sales in priority states and the regions within them; Cultivate relationships with key regional and state organization officials to secure meetings and presentations; Support and act as primary conduit between Sales and regional and state organizations (outside of state government); Track the implementation of state initiatives and policies to understand regional impacts; Play an integral role in conference strategy; Assist in the successful pursuit of region level contracts; Work with Sales to identify region office policies and procurement decisions that negatively impact sales, and develop and execute a strategy to improve them; Share best practices on literacy and language policy; Represent Lexia Learning at conference and partner events; Assist in development of messaging and positioning; Regular briefs with Sales and internal teams.
Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree In Education preferred or a related degree or equivalent work experience; Knowledge and expertise in Education policy, with literacy and language policy being especially useful; Knowledge of regional education office operations; Minimum 4 years of experience in a senior leadership role with a regional or state education organization; Experience and proven ability to work and thrive in a cross-functional role, with success in aligning goals and objectives, and balancing competing interests and priorities; Proven track record of interpreting relevant insights from various resources to spot trends; Strong organization, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills; Confidence and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment; Good customer focus, attitude and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.lexialearning.com/ An Equal Opportunity Employer We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.