Educational Sales Representative (Work from Home)

Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking an Educational Sales Representative to work from home. This role combines educational expertise with sales skills to help families achieve their academic goals, with a clear pathway for advancement based on performance. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong consultative skills and a proven track record in metrics-driven environments.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Paid training and professional development

Company-provided MacBook

Free Varsity Tutors Learning Membership

Qualifications

• 3+ years teaching, training or educational sales experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in metrics-driven environments.
• Ability to work a FULL-TIME schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessment conversations with families.
• Recommend tailored learning solutions based on educational background.
• Build trust through consultative conversations.

Skills

Consultative Sales Skills

Educational Expertise

Technical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Educational Sales Representative (Work from Home)

Remote - Philadelphia

Are you a proven education professional with a track record of exceeding performance metrics and a passion for transforming how people learn? Nerdy is seeking experienced Educational Sales Representatives who combine educational expertise with consultative sales skills to help thousands of families achieve their academic goals.

About Nerdy:

Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) is revolutionizing how people learn through our comprehensive platform for live online learning. Our proprietary platform leverages technology, including AI, to connect learners of all ages with experts across 3,000+ subjects. Through Varsity Tutors, our flagship business, we deliver personalized learning through one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large format group classes, and on-demand study.

About the Role:

As an Educational Sales Representative, you'll leverage your educational background to guide prospective students and families toward personalized learning solutions. This is a SALES position that requires a consultative approach when selling to clients. Success in this role comes from:

• Conducting meaningful needs assessment conversations with families
• Applying your teaching/training experience to recommend tailored learning solutions
• Building trust through consultative conversations
• Demonstrating subject matter expertise in educational products and services

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years teaching, training, or educational sales experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in metrics-driven environments
• Ability to work a FULL-TIME schedule, including some evenings and weekends
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Stable, distraction-free remote work environment
• Reliable high-speed internet connection
• Understand and appreciate that Nerdy is an apolitical company and that we can have the largest impact if we are united in our focus on helping people learn and not divided or distracted by advancing unrelated causes

Our most successful Educational Sales Representatives typically bring:

• Educational experience and expertise (particularly from teaching and working directly with students and parents)
• Proven track record of exceeding metrics and performance goals
• Career progression showing increased responsibility and leadership
• Experience in needs assessment and solution-based selling
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

This role offers clear pathways for advancement based on performance:

• Structured promotion track from Educational Sales Representative to Senior Sales Representative
• Merit-based advancement opportunities into training, management, and other business areas
• Comprehensive paid training program focusing on educational consulting and sales excellence
• Mentorship and leadership development opportunities

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• $40,000 base salary plus $3,000 annual variable compensation target
• Performance-based advancement opportunities with increased earning potential
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting (no waiting period)
• Paid training and professional development
• Company-provided MacBook and equipment
• Free Varsity Tutors Learning Membership for your household

Location: Fully Remote Position

Upcoming Start Dates/Training: Two week paid virtual training will take place Monday - Friday 9am-6pm Central Time

Nerdy is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. (INDHP)

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