Education Travel Lead Qualifier

WorldStrides; Mérida; Híbrido; MXN 549,000 - 825,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global leader in educational travel is seeking an Education Travel Lead Qualifier in Mérida, Yucatán. This role involves contacting schools to promote services, qualify leads, and manage the database. Ideal candidates will have experience in sales, marketing, and excellent English skills (B2+). The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, flexible schedules, and a supportive work environment.

Servicios

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid volunteer day

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually

Flexible work schedule

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Formación

• Desired knowledge of sales and marketing principles and strategies.
• Six months or more experience in sales/lead creation/qualifying.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Responsabilidades

• Prospecting and qualifying potential clients.
• Reaching the established lead quota for the month/season.
• Managing database and updating information accurately.

Conocimientos

Sales principles

Marketing strategies

Customer service

Database management

Advanced English (B2+)

Herramientas

Computer applications

Descripción del empleo

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

The Education Travel Lead Qualifier will be responsible for contacting schools and teachers by telephone and e-mail in order to promote WorldStrides services, qualify viable program leaders, gather information, and verify details regarding their travel plans.

We are in charge of generating business opportunities for our Sales Department. Our job is to prospect and qualify contacts in our database, in order to determine which ones are viable leads worth sending to our sales colleagues for follow up.

We target teachers interested in organizing international trips with their students. We work with several different types of tours, so you will never run out of potential clients! We offer educational tours related to language, history, sports, performance, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting and qualifying potential clients
• Reaching the established lead quota set for the month/season
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the product and services to offer
• Gauging interest in new prospects
• Managing database, updating information accurately, adding/removing contacts as needed

Qualifications

• Desired knowledge of sales and marketing principles and strategies
• Desired work experience in sales, marketing, promotions or telemarketing
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications
• Desired knowledge of customer service/sales principles and practices
• Knowledge of outbound telephony and technology, not necessarily call center experience
• Six months or more experience in sales/lead creation/lead qualifying
• Familiar with office rules/office environment
• Advanced English level (B2+/Above)

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance
• +10% of gross salary as food stipends
• 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days
• Statutory Holidays by Mexican Federal Labor Law
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually or $1,000 towards professional certification annually
• Flexible work schedule with on-site and hybrid opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council participation
• Fitness opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid statutory parental leave

Legal and Equal Opportunity

WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce and providing an inclusive work environment. 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 position does not provide sponsorship. Some seasonal roles may consider applicants on J-1 or F-1 visas where permitted.