Remote Account Executive — Online Education

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits (100% for Master’s)

Tuition benefits (75% for Doctorate)

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education seeks an Account Executive to oversee the Springfield, IL territory. The role focuses on outside business development, consultative sales, and coaching prospective students through the admissions process, with a remote work setup and ambitious targets.

Starting salary is $75,000/year, with potential six-figure earnings after five years. Your success hinges on strong communication, time management, and the ability to travel within the territory, including occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong time management with ability to juggle priorities while traveling.
• Excellent communication in person, written, and phone; strong listening skills.
• Self-motivation and drive to succeed with ownership of interactions with students.
• High emotional intelligence with coaching diverse students and developing partnerships.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and flexible schedule due to travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory plans to drive inquiries and build partnerships for online programs in education, healthcare, and business.
• Provide exceptional counseling to prospective students and their families; advocate for mission and growth of GCE and GCU.

Skills

Business development

Consultative sales

Account management

Communication

Coaching

Time management

Listening

Self-motivation

Emotional intelligence

Driving

Travel

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grand Canyon Education seeks an Account Executive to oversee the Springfield, IL territory. The role focuses on outside business development, consultative sales, and coaching prospective students through the admissions process, with a remote work setup and ambitious targets.

Starting salary is $75,000/year, with potential six-figure earnings after five years. Your success hinges on strong communication, time management, and the ability to travel within the territory, including occasional