Account Executive - Online Military Division - Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon Education • Tucson, AZ

1d • $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

Join us at Grand Canyon Education and begin your career helping Grand Canyon University students succeed! We are looking for a motivated Account Executive (University Development Counselor) to oversee the Tucson/Marana, AZ territory in this unique military community-based opportunity. Starting salary is $75,000 per year with an earning potential of a six-figure income after 5 years of successful service as an Account Executive/University Development Counselor. Grand Canyon Education offers a generous benefits package, including 100% tuition-free education for employees through the Master's degree program level and 75% coverage at the Doctorate degree program level. In addition, an employee's spouse, children and dependents are also offered generous tuition benefits. New hire training will be held in-person at our Phoenix, AZ campus. Who you are: You’re a goal-getter who is passionate about the power of education. Over the past 3+ years, you’ve demonstrated success in outside business development, consultative sales or account management. You know it’s not all about achieving (and often crushing!) your goals. While that does get you excited, what you really thrive on is using your exceptional communication and coaching skills to help non-traditional Grand Canyon University students’ level up in their lives through quality education. Now is the time to bring your talent to Grand Canyon Education, where you’ll have the opportunity to play an integral role in providing Grand Canyon University students the roadmap for success from application through to completion of the first few classes. Here’s a taste of how you’ll make your mark as an Account Executive with us. As an Account Executive, a typical week might include the following: 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 be using your unique ability to fly at 25,000 feet in shaping high impact partnerships for your territory, while diving down to 'sea level' to execute in 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 work from home 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree.
• 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.
• Self-motivation and drive to succeed.
• High emotional intelligence.
• A valid driver's license, reliable transportation and a flexible schedule.
• Computer literacy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Shaping high impact partnerships for your territory, while diving down to 'sea level' to execute in daily work through informational presentations, calls and emails, iterating as needed to maximize value.
• Provide exceptional counseling to prospective students, their families and partners.
• Champion the GCE mission, promoting Grand Canyon University student success and institutional growth.
• Support prospective Grand Canyon University students through the admissions process, guiding them on the right path towards a successful online learning experience.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, including 100% tuition-free education for employees through the Master's degree program level and 75% coverage at the Doctorate degree program level.
• An employee's spouse, children and dependents are also offered generous tuition benefits.
• A career where your work makes a difference.
• A stable income with a good salary.
• Opportunity to own your part of the business without the risks of owning your own business.
• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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