Regional Higher Education Sales Executive

CORT • Dallas, TX

11h • Remote

About The Position

CORT is hiring a Regional Higher Education Sales Executive to cover Texas and Louisiana. The Higher Education team is a Business-to-Business sales function that sells to colleges, universities, and purpose-built housing for students or military. This person will position CORT as a solutions provider for on- and off-campus key decision makers and influencers, particularly University Housing, International Student Services, Auxiliary Services, Privatized Military Housing and Military Properties. This position will collaborate with CORT business districts on strategic planning and implementations; and engage in a variety of sales initiatives from networking, prospecting, and introductory presentations to calling existing customers to build rapport and develop new business opportunities. This position pays a base salary, plus a quarterly bonus. This postition will require travel up to 25% throughout your territory, candidates must reside within territory.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 5 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in higher education, student housing, or military housing
• Multi-state territory management.
• Experience with extended sales cycles required
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new clients through directories, referrals, events, and outreach campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with university and military housing contacts and manage client accounts, ensuring long-term partnerships.
• Prepare and deliver customized quotes and presentations to promote CORT’s services and solutions.
• Work closely with District General Managers (DGMs), Regional Sales Managers (RSMs), and Account Executives (AEs) to align strategies and support local execution.
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and ZoomInfo, and complete expense and sales reports.
• Represent CORT at housing fairs, conferences, and campus events to promote brand awareness and generate leads.
• Support teammates and field sales with insights, coaching, and collaboration on university and military trends.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your hire date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and perks
• Opportunity to work alongside a tenured team with career growth and mentorship opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED