Account Executive - Online Division - Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon Education • Sacramento, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is seeking an Account Executive to oversee the Sacramento, California territory in a community-based role supporting Grand Canyon University’s online division. The position builds awareness of online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business, generates prospective student inquiries, and develops high-impact local partnerships. The role is work from home and requires extensive travel within the territory; candidates must reside in or near Sacramento, Roseville, or Stockton, California. New-hire training is held in person at the Phoenix, Arizona campus.

The Account Executive develops and implements territory event and activity plans, delivers informational presentations, and communicates with prospective students and partners in person, by phone, and by email. The role provides counseling and coaching to prospective students and their families, supports students through the admissions process, and helps guide them toward a successful online learning experience. The position works independently toward ambitious targets while promoting student success and institutional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• More than 3 years of demonstrated success in outside business development, consultative sales, or account management.
• Outstanding time-management and prioritization skills, including while traveling.
• Clear communication skills in person, in writing, and by phone, as well as well-developed listening skills.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and ability to take ownership of work.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy when coaching students with diverse circumstances and developing partner relationships.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, clean driving record, and ability to use a personal vehicle for extensive territory travel.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for some evening and weekend events.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must reside in or near Sacramento, Roseville, or Stockton, California.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement event and activity plans for the assigned territory.
• Build awareness of online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business, and drive inquiry generation.
• Develop high-impact territory partnerships and execute related daily activities, including informational presentations, calls, and emails.
• Provide counseling to prospective students, their families, and partners in person, by phone, and by email.
• Promote Grand Canyon University’s mission, student success, and institutional growth.
• Support prospective students through the admissions process and guide them toward a successful online learning experience.
• Manage territory work independently, including prioritizing activities and adapting plans as needed to maximize value.

Benefits

• 100% tuition-free education for employees through the master’s degree program level.
• 75% tuition coverage at the doctorate degree program level.
• Tuition benefits for employees’ spouses, children, and dependents.
• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level