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About the Role
Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a motivated Account Executive to oversee the Ft. Drum - Watertown, NY territory. This role involves supporting Grand Canyon University students by guiding them through the admissions process and promoting online academic programs. The position offers a starting salary of $75,000 per year with significant earning potential.
Responsibilities
- Consistently identify and implement event/activity plans for your territory.
- Build awareness of online academic programs for education, healthcare, and business.
- Drive inquiry generation.
- Shape high impact partnerships for your territory.
- Execute daily work through informational presentations, calls, and emails.
- 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
- Bachelor's degree.
- No delinquent or in default on a federal student loan as verified in your credit report.
- If in a rehabilitation program, credit report must reflect current payments.
- Outstanding time management skills and ability to prioritize competing priorities.
- Clear communication skills, including in-person, written, and phone communication.
- 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.
- Willingness to work some evenings and/or weekends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Relevant industry related professional experience (enrollment, recruiting, counseling) is a plus.
- Experience working with CRM tools is a plus.
Skills
- Outside business development
- Consultative sales
- Account management
- Communication
- Coaching
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Listening
- Self-motivation
- Drive
- Emotional intelligence
- Empathy
- Critical thinking
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- Ft. Drum - Watertown, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Community-based
Experience Level
- 3+ years of success in outside business development, consultative sales or account management.
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000 per year
- Earning potential of a six-figure income after 5 years
Benefits
- 100% tuition-free education for employees through the Master's degree program level.
- 75% tuition coverage at the Doctorate degree program level.
- Generous tuition benefits for employee's spouse, children, and dependents.
- Ongoing professional development and growth.
- Outstanding benefits and work perks.
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 local inner-city community.
- The company values putting people first, driving innovation, and doing good in the community.