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Higher Education Sales/Program Development Associate

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Junior (1-2 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

1+ years of inside sales experience preferred, BA/BS degree required, Competency in Microsoft and Zoom.

Key responsabilities:

Generate new accounts through outbound calls
Meet and exceed annual sales goals
Build rapport with partners for collaboration
Utilize and maintain CRM database system
Manage sales pipeline from contact to closure

WorldStrides Education Large https://www.worldstrides.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Company Introduction

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C., and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.

Job Description

As a Program Development Associate at WorldStrides, your primary responsibilities will be finding and creating new opportunities for WorldStrides Higher Education team. Generate new accounts through the education abroad offices primarily derived from outbound calls to prospects. Work with partners through phone, email, virtual platforms, conferences, and campus visits to develop global programs and foster strong interpersonal relationships by proactively building rapport with partners to enhance collaboration and achieve mutual success.

Program Development Associate Responsibilities

Meet and exceed annual sales goals and targets to maximize revenue growth.
Identify new prospects by mandated call and email quotas
Develop an effective rapport with partners to gain a better understanding of their global education abroad programs and needs.
Utilize and maintain WorldStrides CRM database system, effectively managing the sales process.
Demonstrate continued success in managing a sales pipeline from initial contact to closure.
Apply consultative selling to maximize effective communication for seamless programming
Communicate both internally across teams and externally with partners.

Work Perks

Fun & driven environment.
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HSA with employer contribution, and generous 401k match.
10 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities.
Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
Fitness Center and café onsite at select locations.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
Team Member Discount Program

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides` is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Requirements

1+ years’ experience in an inside sales role preferred.
Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams
Self-starter and openness to learning
Desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
A highly self-driven sense of motivation and perseverance
Positive and forward-thinking attitude with a strong work ethic
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions
Strong phone and interpersonal skills; Excellent written and communication skills
Competency in platforms such as Microsoft and Zoom Highly organized and strong time management.
Very goal-oriented; looks forward to overachieving goals.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
BA/BS degree required.