Account Executive - Online Division - Grand Canyon University

Summary

Grand Canyon Education is an educational services company that supports post-secondary education and works closely with Grand Canyon University. The Account Executive will develop territory strategies, promote online academic programs, build partnerships, generate inquiries, and counsel prospective students through the admissions process toward successful online learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and execution. You’ll be consistently identifying and implementing event/activity plans for your territory, building awareness of our online academic programs for education, healthcare and business and drive inquiry generation. You’ll shape high impact partnerships for your territory and execute your daily work through informational presentations, calls and emails, iterating as needed to maximize value
• Partner and influencer. Through a variety of mediums, you will use your passion for serving others to provide exceptional counseling to prospective students, their families and partners. Whether in-person, over the phone or via email, you will champion the GCE mission, promoting Grand Canyon University student success and institutional growth
• Heart and Hustle. This is a remote role with ambitious targets! Working independently, you’ll be using your out-of-the-box critical thinking skills to support prospective Grand Canyon University students through the admissions process, guiding them on the right path towards a successful online learning experience

Skills

• Over the past 3+ years, you've demonstrated success in outside business development, consultative sales or account management
• A bachelor's degree required
• No delinquent or in default on a federal student loan as verified in your credit report. If in a rehabilitation program, your credit report must reflect that you are current, not delinquent, on your payments
• Outstanding time management skills
• Clear communication skills
• Well developed listening skills
• Self-motivation and drive to succeed
• High emotional intelligence
• Ability to demonstrate empathy is key to success in this role
• A valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• A clean driving record
• Ability to use your personal vehicle
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Relevant industry related professional experience
• Experience working with CRM tools

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Over the past 3+ years, you've demonstrated success in outside business development, consultative sales or account management
• A bachelor's degree required
• No delinquent or in default on a federal student loan as verified in your credit report. If in a rehabilitation program, your credit report must reflect that you are current, not delinquent, on your payments
• Outstanding time management skills
• Clear communication skills
• well developed listening skills
• Self-motivation and drive to succeed
• High emotional intelligence
• Ability to demonstrate empathy is key to success in this role
• A valid driver's license
• reliable transportation
• a clean driving record
• ability to use your personal vehicle
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required

Nice to Haves

• Relevant industry related professional experience
• Experience working with CRM tools

Benefits

• 100% tuition-free education for employees through the Master's degree program level
• 75% coverage at the Doctorate degree program level for employees
• An employee's spouse, children and dependents are also offered generous tuition benefits
• This is a remote role
• Ongoing professional development and growth
• Collaborative and supportive work environment