Sales Specialist

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About Us

StraighterLine is the leading provider of high-quality, affordable, online courses that help learners earn college credit and meet their professional goals. Each year, 150,000 learners take one of StraighterLine’s 215 courses to upskill into new careers or earn credit from over 2,000 colleges and universities worldwide. StraighterLine works with institutions and corporate partners to provide their students and employees with flexible education options that allow them to work and learn at their own pace. Visit www.straighterline.com for more information.

If you are passionate about education and making an impact on the lives of children, you should join our Early Childhood Education team. We are dedicated to empowering childcare professionals through specialized teacher training programs. We are looking for a Sales Specialist who excels at relationship-building and customer problem-solving. 

In this role, you’ll play a vital role in connecting child care center directors and key decision-makers with our transformative programs and products. Using your excellent communication and selling skills, you’ll engage prospects across phone, email, chat, and SMS within your assigned territory. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are driven to help others succeed, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of educators and young learners alike.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell online training programs to child care centers within your territory using modern sales techniques to increase market presence. 
• Prospect new opportunities through cold calls, emails, and other outreach strategies, introducing our specialized training programs. 
• Handle inbound inquiries from decision makers, guiding them toward enrollment and helping them explore training options. 
• Communicate effectively across multiple channels, including phone, live chat, SMS, and email. 
• Listen actively to understand the needs of early childhood education centers and demonstrate how our training programs can help meet their goals. 
• Stay up-to-date on Early Childhood Education programs and regional and state regulations. 
• Help early childhood education centers select the best courses for their staff and organizational goals. 
• Deliver exceptional customer service, building rapport and trust with potential clients through engaging and informative conversations. 
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress in our CRM system to manage your sales pipeline effectively. 

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in cold calling, phone sales, customer service, or enrollment 
• Or 1-2 years of experience working in an early childhood education center 
• Bachelor's degree preferred 
• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively 
• Self-motivated, driven, and able to work in a team environment 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including a passion for connecting with people 
• A results-driven mindset with a desire to succeed in a competitive, rewarding environment 
• Experience in any early childhood education setting is a plus with an interest in helping educators grow professionally 

Working at StraighterLine

StraighterLine team members work every day knowing that they are helping learners on their path to employability and career success. We're an inclusive team that fosters collaboration, that trusts and communicates openly. Like our students, we are lifelong learners and strive for excellence in our work. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions to the field - your ideas will never go unheard. And, best of all, we love to celebrate each other's contributions and wins.

We also know how important a life outside of work is, and the support that employers can contribute.

Our Benefits:

Generous time off policies, 13 public holidays.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage (*one option full funded by StraighterLine) 

401K Safe Harbor: StraighterLine contributes 3% of your total salary whether you contribute or not

Six weeks paid parental leave

Free StraighterLine courses for you and your family members

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.