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Solutions Consultant

D2L · Canada

Base
C$72K–C$82K
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
3h ago

Still open · checked 2h agoon D2L's careers page

What D2L sells

Online classrooms for schools and companies

Schools and companies need a better way to teach people, whether in a classroom or on a work team. D2L makes Brightspace, a learning environment where teachers and trainers can run courses and keep learners engaged. Learners of all ages get a more personal experience.

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The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly inbound or an assigned book.
Time on market
Brand new.
Company hiring
2 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red flags

None spotted.

Green flags

  • SDR or inbound support. You won't be building all of your own pipeline from zero.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  5. 5.

    Is the territory new or existing? Who had it before?

    An existing book is a head start. Greenfield means building from zero.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Pre-sales role supporting D2L's Corporate Sales team. You run needs analysis, build demos and proposals for Brightspace LMS prospects in education and corporate learning, and write RFP responses.

Inbound

Selling motion

Not stated in the posting.

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Corporate learners, instructional designers, CIOs and CEOsIn their words: “speak to everyone from corporate learners and instructional designers, to a CIO or CEO”
Industry:
Education and corporate learningIn their words: “in schools, campuses, and companies”

Pipeline expectations

Mostly inbound or an assigned book of business.

Compensation

C$72K–C$82K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift. New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies. D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L. D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally. Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team - yes, a real person looks at your resume! While we use AI tools internally to streamline tasks like meeting notes, summaries, and administrative work, these tools never rank resumes, make hiring decisions, or influence candidate evaluations. About this Role: As a D2L Solutions Consultant you'll spend every day helping those around you get the most out of D2L products and services. Working alongside the Corporate Sales team, you'll help D2L prospects and clients by learning about their unique needs and proposing D2L products and services as the solution to meet those needs. Your passion for teaching and learning makes people want to open up to you, and your expertise in learning technology and how to accomplish nearly anything using the D2L platform makes you a trusted advisor. You're excited to speak to everyone from corporate learners and instructional designers, to a CIO or CEO, and your demos and presentations provoke gasps of amazement, if not outright applause.    How You'll Make an Impact: - Become a hands-on expert in the Brightspace platform. You won’t just need theoretical knowledge of how things work, but you will be expected to try things out and make sure they work in practice. You will need to get creative and sometimes approach and re-approach a solution until you find the right fit.  - Support the sales process by becoming an expert in D2L products and services, including functionality, usage, architecture, and deployment. - Prepare and present persuasive and expertly tailored product demonstrations before a wide variety of audiences and under challenging circumstances. Audiences could be new or seasoned users, executives at a conference table, or HR and L&D professionals piled into stadium seating. Needs could be vague or extremely unique, and timelines to prepare can vary.    - Build compelling, value-oriented presentations while partnering with your sales team to prep for such presentations. - Conduct needs analysis sessions with prospects to understand their infrastructure, needs and potential customizations they may require. - Provide feedback to product management teams regarding use cases and trends in the field.  - Create technical documentation and materials as required for your prospects.    - Be the conduit through which internal SMEs are contacted and engaged into sales opportunities. - Engaging in proposal writing - review client requirements, identify optimal product mix, address gaps and assessing competitive alignment, and culminating in the creation of clear, concise responses. - Travel 25-50% of the time to attend sales presentations, meetings, and conferences as required, and work various hours across North America from PST to EST.   What You'll Bring to the Role: - 3-5 years experience in pre-sales, solutions consulting or a related role such as teaching, training, instructional design, or sales consulting - Acumen with Artificial Intelligence tools. - Technical understanding of enterprise software, web, and database technology - Demonstrated ability to understand complex business challenges and apply creativity and problem-solving to meet client needs - A deep interest in education and educational technology as well as comfort with learning management systems (LMS) and other learning platforms that might integrate with the LMS  - Polished presentation skills and comfortable with presenting complex education and technology concepts to a variety of stakeholders - Highly engaging in person and virtually - Excellent writing and comprehension skills - prior experience responding to RFP's is an asset - Experience meeting multiple objectives in an entrepreneurial and remote environment with minimal supervision. - Ability to travel 25-50% and be willing to work various hours across North America from PST to EST. This position is to fill an existing vacancy. The expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below. The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more. Base Salary Range $72,000-$82,000 CAD Don’t meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop! Why we're awesome: At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L: - Impactful work transforming the way the world learns - Flexible work arrangements - Learning and Growth opportunities - Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our SkillsWave Program - 2 Paid Days off for SkillsWave-related activities like exams or final assignments - Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more) - Retirement planning - 2 Paid Volunteer Days - Competitive Benefits Package - Home Internet Reimbursements - Employee Referral Program - Wellness Reimbursement - Employee Recognition - Social Events - Dog Friendly Offices Spaces at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne offices.
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