Admissions Sales Consultant (FT) Remote - SC

Talanto; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Fully remote

Job summary

Talanto is seeking an Admissions Sales Consultant to guide families through Vanguard programs with a consultative approach, not hard selling. The role offers uncapped commissions and a comprehensive onboarding process.

Responsibilities include enrollment consultations, closing, CRM maintenance, and collaboration with marketing to improve lead quality and outcomes. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of sales experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 3+ years of consultative sales experience with high-ticket closing.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable internet and distraction-free workspace for video calls.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and CRM platforms like HubSpot or GoHighLevel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultative enrollment meetings with prospective students and parents.
• Close enrollments and achieve monthly enrollment and revenue goals.
• Maintain CRM records of consultations, communications, and next steps.
• Stay informed on admissions industry trends and Vanguard programs.
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership on lead quality and objections.

Skills

Consultative sales

Closing

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

HubSpot

GoHighLevel

Zoom

Google Workspace

Job description

3,750 – 4,583 $

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About:

Are you a high-performing sales professional who thrives in a consultative, mission-driven environment? At ••••••••••••••••••••• , our families invest $3,000 to $15,000+ because our curriculum, elite admissions results, and academic coaching are best-in-class. In this role, you won’t be pushing transactional software or cold-pitching products—you will serve as a respected Enrollment Advisor, guiding ambitious students and parents through one of the most critical journeys of their academic lives while earning an uncapped, performance-driven income.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $45,000 - 55,000 / year
• On-Target Earnings: $70,000–$90,000+
• Uncapped performance-based commission
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick days, plus fully paid winter vacations

As an Admissions Sales Consultant, you will be expected to:

1. Enrollment Consultations & Closing

• Conduct consultative enrollment meetings with prospective students and parents to understand their academic goals, challenges, timelines, and priorities
• Evaluate each family's needs and confidently recommend the Vanguard program or pathway best suited to the student
• Clearly communicate Vanguard's methodology, program structure, pricing, expected outcomes, and value
• Build trust and credibility with families while guiding them through a high-consideration enrollment decision
• Effectively identify and address questions, concerns, and objections throughout the decision-making process
• Confidently ask qualified families for their enrollment and guide them through the next steps
• Achieve monthly enrollment, revenue, and conversion goals through effective consultative selling
• Maintain a strong understanding of Vanguard's programs, industry trends, and competitor offerings
• Own qualified opportunities from initial contact through enrollment and successful handoff
• Maintain accurate and detailed CRM records of consultations, communications, follow-ups, next steps, and sales activity
• Consistently follow up with prospective families who have not yet made an enrollment decision
• Re-engage qualified leads who previously expressed interest in Vanguard's programs
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline and proactively move prospective families through each stage of the enrollment process
• Monitor individual sales performance, conversion rates, pipeline value, and progress toward monthly revenue goals
• Ensure enrolled families experience a professional and seamless transition from the sales process into onboarding
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership to provide feedback on lead quality, common objections, competitor activity, and prospective family needs
• Identify referral opportunities and encourage satisfied families to introduce Vanguard to others who may benefit from our programs
• Support select webinars, informational events, and community outreach initiatives that generate qualified enrollment opportunities
• Stay informed about changes in standardized testing, college admissions, and the broader college preparation industry

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Sales Experience: 3+ years of consultative sales experience, including demonstrated success closing high-ticket products or services
• Closing Performance: Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and revenue targets; candidates should be prepared to discuss prior quotas, close rates, average deal size, and revenue generated
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to quickly build trust and rapport with students and parents
• Consultative Selling: Strong discovery, presentation, objection-handling, negotiation, and closing skills
• Work Setup: Reliable high-speed internet connection and a professional, distraction-free workspace suitable for video consultations
• Tech Proficiency: Strong proficiency with Google Workspace, CRM platforms such as HubSpot or GoHighLevel, Zoom, and other cloud-based business tools

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to explain educational services offered in a clear and impactful way
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to be able to meet enrollment goals
• Experience with meeting revenue goals set by organizations
• Experience in the college preparation service industry
• Positioned as an Expert, Not a "Sales Rep": Parents respect your insights, seek your guidance, and value your expertise.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership and long-term career growth
• Uncapped Earning Potential: Competitive compensation structure that includes commission with benefits
• Fully Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the autonomy of working from home with regular team collaboration and support.
• Comprehensive Paid Onboarding: We invest heavily in your success with structured training covering our academic frameworks, objection handling, and consultative sales strategies.

••••••••••••••••••••• is a premier, results-driven education company serving high-achieving families across the country. Our programs are built for students who want to compete at the highest levels of academic performance — from top SAT/ACT scores to elite college admissions.

Founded on a simple belief — students rise when they are coached with precision, intention, and mastery — Vanguard has grown into one of the most trusted boutique education firms for families seeking real, measurable outcomes.

• We don’t offer generic “test prep packages.”
• We build transformational academic pathways tailored to each student.