About the Role
Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a motivated Account Executive to oversee the San Francisco, CA territory. This role involves working with concurrent enrollment and supporting Grand Canyon University students. The starting salary is $75,000 per year with significant earning potential. GCE offers comprehensive tuition benefits for employees and their families.
Responsibilities
- Consistently identify and implement event/activity plans for your territory.
- Build awareness of online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business.
- Drive inquiry generation.
- Shape high-impact partnerships for your territory.
- Execute daily work through informational presentations, calls, and emails, iterating as needed.
- Provide exceptional counseling to prospective students, their families, and partners.
- Champion the GCE mission and promote Grand Canyon University student success.
- Support prospective Grand Canyon University students through the admissions process.
- Guide students toward a successful online learning experience.
Requirements
- Over 3+ years of success in outside business development, consultative sales, or account management.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- No delinquent or in default on a federal student loan as verified in your credit report.
- Outstanding time management and prioritization skills, especially while traveling.
- Clear communication skills (in-person, written, phone) and well-developed listening skills.
- Self-motivation and drive to succeed.
- High emotional intelligence and ability to demonstrate empathy.
- A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a flexible schedule.
- Ability to use personal vehicle for travel.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Clean driving record.
Skills
- Consultative sales
- Account management
- Business development
- Communication
- Coaching
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Critical thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Empathy
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- San Francisco, CA territory
- Remote
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000 per year
- Six-figure income potential after 5 years
Benefits
- 100% tuition-free education through Master's degree program level
- 75% tuition coverage at Doctorate degree program level
- Generous tuition benefits for employee's spouse, children, and dependents
- Ongoing professional development and growth
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
About the Company
- Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company and an industry leader in providing educational, operational, and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector.
- GCE works closely with Grand Canyon University (GCU) to benefit students, families, and the community.
- GCE puts people first, drives innovation, and contributes to the community.
- Grand Canyon University is Arizona's premier private Christian university serving traditional and online students.
- GCE leads educational transformation by developing superior ways to help schools grow and prosper.
- GCE provides transparent programs, intuitive online learning technologies, and well-established academic models.
Equal Opportunity
- Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.
- All staff candidates will be asked to review GCE’s staff expectations as part of the application process.
