Academic Sales Representative

Learner Education•Austin, TX

3d•$45,000 - $50,000•Remote

About The Position

At Learner Education, we connect students with exceptional tutors who help them build confidence, improve academically, and achieve their goals. We are a fast-growing remote education company dedicated to providing high-quality tutoring experiences for students and families across the United States. As demand continues to grow, we are looking for motivated, relationship-driven Academic Sales Representatives to join our team. This is not a cold-calling role. Families are already reaching out looking for support. Your role is to build trust, uncover academic needs, guide meaningful conversations, and help families make confident decisions about tutoring services that can positively impact their student's future. If you enjoy connecting with people, thrive in a goal-oriented environment, and know how to balance empathy with accountability, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a customer-facing, enrollment, admissions, recruiting, account management, or sales-focused role
Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport quickly
Comfortable spending the majority of the workday speaking with families by phone
Experience working toward goals, KPIs, quotas, or performance metrics
Ability to conduct discovery conversations and recommend solutions based on customer needs
Comfortable discussing pricing, handling objections, and guiding prospects toward decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
Ability to manage multiple conversations and follow-up tasks simultaneously
Reliable high-speed internet and dedicated home workspace

Nice To Haves

Experience using CRM systems preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Speak with prospective students and families interested in tutoring services
Conduct consultative conversations to understand academic challenges, goals, and support needs
Build rapport quickly and establish trust through phone, text, and email communication
Guide families through the enrollment process and recommend tutoring solutions that align with their needs
Confidently discuss pricing, answer questions, and address concerns
Follow up with prospective families and help convert initial interest into long-term tutoring partnerships
Manage a high volume of inbound leads while maintaining excellent customer experience
Accurately document conversations and activities within our CRM
Partner with internal teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new families
Consistently work toward enrollment goals, KPIs, and performance targets