Remote Education Growth Manager – Inside Sales

Aviands Food & Services Management; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

EAP

Discount Program

Job summary

Elior Education is seeking a Business Development Manager in a remote role to drive new business in the education segment. You will lead outbound efforts, qualify opportunities, and manage relationships with senior school and university leaders to design and expand dining programs.

The role requires B2B sales experience, consultative selling, and strong CRM skills. Travel for client meetings and events is expected as needed, with comprehensive compensation and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in inside sales, business development, or lead generation for B2B sales.
• Experience with outbound prospecting and cold outreach in a new-business environment.
• Background selling services or solutions through a consultative process.
• Experience working in education services, foodservice, or facilities management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across education markets (collegiate, independent schools, K-12).
• Own outbound prospecting and cold outreach to build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Research schools, universities, districts, and other educational organizations to identify opportunities and decision-makers.
• Engage senior leaders and other decision-makers in conversations about dining programs and needs.
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand clients’ programs and future plans.
• Qualify prospects and align with Elior Education’s services and ICP.
• Build relationships through a long-term, consultative sales process.
• Collaborate with leadership to transition opportunities and support the sales process.
• Maintain accurate CRM data for prospects and activities.

Skills

Inside sales

Lead generation

Prospect research

CRM experience

Executive engagement

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Seamless.AI

Job description

Elior Education is seeking a Business Development Manager in a remote role to drive new business in the education segment. You will lead outbound efforts, qualify opportunities, and manage relationships with senior school and university leaders to design and expand dining programs.

The role requires B2B sales experience, consultative selling, and strong CRM skills. Travel for client meetings and events is expected as needed, with comprehensive compensation and benefits provided.