About this role
Primary Purpose: To assist in the growth and development of TexBuy to meet the needs of Region 16 Education Service Center (ESC) clients. Qualifications: Education/Certification
• Bachelor's Degree required (minimum of 4 years of professional sales experience may be substituted for degree)
Skills
• Proven work experience as a sales representative preferred
• Must provide friendly customer service to clients
• Must be highly motivated and target driven
• Excellent sales, communication, and negotiation skills required
• Must possess outstanding skills in prioritizing, time management, and organization
• Required ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to audience needs
• Demonstrated ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgement in arriving at conclusions
• Must be able to travel frequently
• Must have own transportation to travel short distances between ESC facilities as needed
• Valid state-issued driver's license required
Working Conditions:
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting, frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and standing
• Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching, occasional driving
• Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
• Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate occasional regionwide and statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
• Regular Attendance is an essential function
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Attends eight to ten out-of-region tradeshows annually. Assists with event coordination, event staffing, customer relations, and vendor relations for TexBuy at each tradeshow
• Engages other Region departments to promote TexBuy in their daily interactions with school districts
• Makes inquiries about school budgets and purchase plans with which TexBuy can assist
• Promotes TexBuy and its association with the national purchasing cooperative, Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA)
• Continually grows the TexBuy Program while increasing membership numbers and membership use
• Organizes and hosts vendor fairs and vendor attendance at other events, such as PSLA
• Organizes and hosts lunch-and-learns for key school personnel
• Attends Superintendent and Business Manager meetings, TASBO Purchasing meetings, and other meetings as needed
• Assists potential TexBuy members with understanding and completing the necessary steps in becoming a TexBuy member
• Assists potential TexBuy vendors with understanding and completing the necessary steps in becoming a TexBuy vendor
• Researches bonds and grants that school districts have submitted or passed
• Makes appointments and visits TexBuy members and vendors weekly
• Increases TexBuy membership by engaging non-TexBuy members
• Makes recommendations for TexBuy marketing, promotional giveaway merchandise, and attendance at additional tradeshows
• Establishes communication links with TexBuy member contacts
• Maintains member and vendor records, call sheets, databases/spreadsheets, and meets required deadlines
• Exhibits attention to detail, organization, flexibility, and problem-solving skills in the performance of responsibilities
• Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the supervisor. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged, activated, messages checked, and mailbox emptied regularly
• Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
• Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region
• Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
• Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
• Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
• Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
• Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned