JR100818 Field Marketing Specialist (Business Development - Student Recruitment)

Risepoint; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Risepoint is seeking a Field Marketing Specialist to represent Concordia University, St. Paul, focusing on recruiting students for online degree programs. The role involves managing a territory, organizing recruiting events, and leveraging marketing campaigns to enhance brand awareness. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and experience in sales or business development, with a strong passion for higher education.

Benefits

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown

Medical – four options

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales or business industry-related experience.
• Experience in B2B and higher education preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Market online advanced degree programs and manage a territory.
• Achieve lead and enrollment goals through recruiting events.
• Utilize social media for expanding recruiting efforts.

Skills

Sales

Marketing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft applications

CRM/Salesforce

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JR100818 Field Marketing Specialist (Business Development - Student Recruitment)

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Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

Job Summary

The Field Marketing Specialist will represent Concordia University, St. Paul and recruit qualified students into online degree programs throughout the state. We are seeking a professional with knowledge in business development or general business degree programs, who is passionate about higher education and understands the value of advanced business degree programs.

A Day In The Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Market online advanced degree programs offered by the Concordia University, St. Paul.
• Successfully develop and manage a territory to increase brand awareness and interest throughout the state of Minnesota.
• Achieve monthly lead, application, and enrollment goals by organizing and facilitating 12-15 recruiting events (information sessions) each month.
• Consistently introduce and leverage the roll-out of marketing campaigns and establish new partnerships to expand the territory.
• Utilize social media tools to expand recruiting efforts and promote the university partner’s program offerings.
• Expand knowledge of regional and national programmatic and workforce trends and effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.
  
  

Attributes Include

• Competitive, energetic, collaborative, positive attitude, self‐motivated, resourceful, and persistent with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships with potential students, business/community leaders, and administrators, and be viewed as a team player.
• Results oriented professional with consistent, strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

What You’ll Need For Success

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 2 years of sales experience or business industry-related experience.
• Preferred: 2 years of experience in sales, B2B, outside sales or higher education.
• Must reside in Minnesota, preferably within the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.
• Successful management of a large geographic sales territory.
• Track record of highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth preferably in the higher education industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs.
• Proficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.
• This remote role primarily focus on managing the territory within Minnesota, requiring up to 75% travel, including trips to neighboring states like Wisconsin to expand the territory in partnership with Concordia University, St. Paul.
  
  

Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Risepoint Offers The Following Comprehensive Benefits

• 18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
• 12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Medical – four options
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Retirement plan with company match
• Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
• Volunteer Time Off
  
  

Supplemental Benefits

• Wellness program
• Alternative medicine options
• Pet discounts
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  
  

Personal And Professional Development

• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
• Rewards & Recognition programs
  
  

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Higher Education

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