Field Marketing Specialist

Risepoint

2d • Remote

About The Position

Risepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs. Join Our Mission: Risepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs. The Impact You Will Make: As a Field Marketing Specialist at Risepoint, you will play a key role in expanding access to affordable, career-focused education. By building relationships within local communities, promoting workforce-aligned degree programs, and supporting university partners. The Field Marketing Team at Risepoint is a diverse group of professionals with specialized expertise in healthcare, K-12 education, and business industries. We serve as trusted representatives of our university partners, working directly within local communities to build meaningful connections with prospective students and organizations. As the outward-facing presence of our partners, we craft and implement tailored outreach strategies at the local, state, and regional levels. These strategies are designed not only to strengthen brand recognition, but also to cultivate long-term relationships that drive enrollment growth and open access to new audiences. This opportunity will represent Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and recruit qualified students into online degree programs throughout the state. We are looking for an experienced sales or education professional, who is passionate about higher education and understands the value of advanced degree programs. This is a remote position that requires at least 75% of domestic travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 2 years of sales experience or education industry related experience.
• Successful management of a large geographic sales territory.
• Operational Excellence: highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth, preferably in the education industry
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs
• Proficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.
• Ability to successfully manage a large geographic area
• Must reside in the state of Kentucky
• Must live within a commutable distance to Northern Kentucky University (NKU)
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in teaching, school administration, or higher education is preferred.
• Basic reporting and data organization skills
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Experience with brand promotion and lead generation activities

Responsibilities

• Market online advanced degree programs offered by NKU to teachers and school districts in Kentucky.
• Successfully develop and manage a territory to increase brand awareness and interest throughout the state.
• Achieve monthly lead, application, and enrollment goals by organizing and facilitating 12-15 recruiting events (information sessions) each month.
• Attend regional and state conferences to network with administrators, generate leads, and establish new relationships for future events.
• Meet with school district leaders throughout Kentucky to establish new partnerships and gain access for recruitment sessions within their district/schools.
• Consistently introduce and leverage the roll-out of marketing campaigns and establish new partnerships to expand the territory.
• Utilize social media tools to expand recruiting efforts and promote the university partner’s program offerings.
• Expand knowledge of regional and national programmatic and workforce trends and effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees