Account Executive - Online Division - Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education invites you to join as an Account Executive overseeing the Midlothian, TX territory. The role focuses on building awareness of our online programs, counseling prospective students and partners, and driving inquiry generation to support admissions growth.

The position offers a starting salary of $75,000 per year with a path to a six-figure income after several years of successful service. A dynamic, community-based environment awaits with travel within the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the territory.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement event plans to raise awareness of online programs in education, healthcare and business.
• Counsel prospective students and partners to promote university programs and admissions.
• Drive inquiry generation and develop partnerships within the Midlothian, TX territory.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Self-motivation

Emotional intelligence

Sales foundations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM tools

Job description

Come Grow With Us Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

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Join us at Grand Canyon Education and begin your career helping Grand Canyon University students succeed! We are looking for a motivated Account Executive to oversee the Midlothian, TX territory in this unique community-based opportunity. Starting salary is $75,000 per year with an earning potential of a six-figure income after 5 years of successful service as an Account Executive/University Development Counselor.

Role Overview

As an Account Executive, a typical week might include the following:

• Strategy and execution: You'll be consistently identifying and implementing event/activity plans for your territory, building awareness of our online academic programs for education, healthcare and business and driving inquiry generation. You'll shape high impact partnerships for your territory and execute your daily work through informational presentations, calls and emails, iterating as needed to maximize value.
• Partner and influencer: Through a variety of mediums, you will use your passion for serving others to provide exceptional counseling to prospective students, their families and partners. Whether in-person, over the phone or via email, you will champion the GCE mission, promoting Grand Canyon University student success and institutional growth.
• Heart and Hustle: This is a community-based position with ambitious targets! Working independently, you'll be using your out-of-the-box critical thinking skills to support prospective Grand Canyon University students through the admissions process, guiding them on the right path towards a successful online learning experience.

The role might be right for you if you have:

• A Bachelor's degree required.
• No delinquent or in default on a federal student loan as verified in your credit report. If in a rehabilitation program, your credit report must reflect that you are current, not delinquent, on your payments.
• Outstanding time management skills. In this role, you'll be wearing many hats, so you'll need to show that not only have you honed your time management skills, you also know how to prioritize competing priorities even while travelling.
• Clear communication skills. You can explain just about anything to anyone and you're comfortable communicating in person, in writing and on the phone. You'll also need to have well developed listening skills.
• Self-motivation and drive to succeed. You volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked. You're going to take ownership of the time you spend with Grand Canyon University students and truly make a difference.
• High emotional intelligence. In this role, you'll be coaching a diverse range of Grand Canyon University students, each with unique circumstances. You'll also have partner relationships to develop and nurture. Ability to demonstrate empathy is key to success in this role.
• A valid driver's license, reliable transportation and a flexible schedule. Since this role requires extensive travel in your territory, you'll need a clean driving record and ability to use your personal vehicle. Some events might require evening and/or weekend availability.
• Computer literacy. We rely on a number of digital tools to help you execute your work and keep you accountable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Bonus points if you have:

• Relevant industry related professional experience.
• Experience working with CRM tools.

What we’ll offer in return:

• A career where your work makes a difference.
• A stable income with a good salary.
• Opportunity to own your part of the business without the risks of owning your own business.
• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment....and more!

At Grand Canyon Education, it is our privilege to serve students and those who support academic advancement. We lead educational transformation by developing superior ways to help schools grow and prosper. We provide transparent programs, intuitive online learning technologies and well-established academic models that promote student success and institutional growth. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.

Our partner in education, Grand Canyon University, is Arizona's premier private Christian university. GCU serves traditional and online students by offering quality academic degree programs, experienced leadership and transformative learning experiences both on our growing campus and digitally.