Higher Education Sales Consultant
Alabama Staffing, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35203
Higher Education Sales Consultant
Ready to make your mark in higher education? Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a driven Higher Education Sales Consultant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who excels at building relationships, exceeding goals, and communicating effectively. You will develop and maintain lasting partnerships with college professors, using your sales and communication skills. The position requires living in or near the Birmingham, Alabama area and involves five weeks of overnight travel per semester, alternating with weeks working from your home office and spending a full week on college campuses. It's your job to interview, listen for business potential, and persuade select candidates to work with your company by partnering with experts in their field. At Kendall Hunt Publishing, as an Acquisitions Sales Representative, you're the driver and decision maker. You call and travel to different colleges and universities in your territory to identify business opportunities, interview professors, and persuade author candidates that have what it takes to become Kendall Hunt authors. We want to partner with talented educators in charge of lower-level, higher-enrollment courses to develop more interactive and engaging materials that solve the needs of their students and can make an impact in their college career and in the difference they make in the world in the future. Characteristics of Who KH Looks for in a Higher Education Sales Consultant: Takes initiative and works independently, demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset by actively problem-solving and utilizing strong critical thinking skills. Has a strong desire to learn, coupled with a deep inclination to ask questions and seek answers, while actively engaging in diverse subject matter. Embrace a drive to win and excel, consistently seeking improvement and striving to outperform in a dynamic market. Show persistence in overcoming challenges while exhibiting the ability to adapt and be flexible. Demonstrate the ability to affectively listen, ask questions, thinking creatively/critically and close new business with prospective customers. Communicate clearly and confidently with professors, authors, team members and internal employees, ensuring that information is conveyed effectively and professionally. Handle multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and customer service. Identify challenges and develop practical solutions in real-time, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining processes. Demonstrate proficiency in managing responsibilities that require substantial independent work while also engaging in team collaboration. Holds a bachelor's degree, and enjoys spending time on college campuses, because in this job, you'll be spending a lot of time on college campuses in your territory. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required, in accordance with the company's corporate driving policy. Why Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job! Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one's life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself. Kendall Hunt offers: Job Stability Career Growth Base Salary PLUS Bonus Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with Company paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing 15 days PTO at hire, plus paid holidays Scholarship and tuition reimbursement
Ready to make your mark in higher education? Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a driven Higher Education Sales Consultant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who excels at building relationships, exceeding goals, and communicating effectively. You will develop and maintain lasting partnerships with college professors, using your sales and communication skills. The position requires living in or near the Birmingham, Alabama area and involves five weeks of overnight travel per semester, alternating with weeks working from your home office and spending a full week on college campuses. It's your job to interview, listen for business potential, and persuade select candidates to work with your company by partnering with experts in their field. At Kendall Hunt Publishing, as an Acquisitions Sales Representative, you're the driver and decision maker. You call and travel to different colleges and universities in your territory to identify business opportunities, interview professors, and persuade author candidates that have what it takes to become Kendall Hunt authors. We want to partner with talented educators in charge of lower-level, higher-enrollment courses to develop more interactive and engaging materials that solve the needs of their students and can make an impact in their college career and in the difference they make in the world in the future. Characteristics of Who KH Looks for in a Higher Education Sales Consultant: Takes initiative and works independently, demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset by actively problem-solving and utilizing strong critical thinking skills. Has a strong desire to learn, coupled with a deep inclination to ask questions and seek answers, while actively engaging in diverse subject matter. Embrace a drive to win and excel, consistently seeking improvement and striving to outperform in a dynamic market. Show persistence in overcoming challenges while exhibiting the ability to adapt and be flexible. Demonstrate the ability to affectively listen, ask questions, thinking creatively/critically and close new business with prospective customers. Communicate clearly and confidently with professors, authors, team members and internal employees, ensuring that information is conveyed effectively and professionally. Handle multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and customer service. Identify challenges and develop practical solutions in real-time, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining processes. Demonstrate proficiency in managing responsibilities that require substantial independent work while also engaging in team collaboration. Holds a bachelor's degree, and enjoys spending time on college campuses, because in this job, you'll be spending a lot of time on college campuses in your territory. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required, in accordance with the company's corporate driving policy. Why Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job! Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one's life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself. Kendall Hunt offers: Job Stability Career Growth Base Salary PLUS Bonus Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with Company paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing 15 days PTO at hire, plus paid holidays Scholarship and tuition reimbursement