About the Role
Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a motivated Account Executive to oversee the Bronx, NY territory. This unique community-based opportunity involves supporting Grand Canyon University students from application through to completion of their initial classes, driving inquiry generation, and shaping high-impact partnerships.
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 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.
- Guide students toward a successful online learning experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- No delinquent or in default on a federal student loan as verified in credit report.
- If in a rehabilitation program, credit report must reflect current, not delinquent, payments.
- Outstanding time management skills, including prioritizing competing priorities while traveling.
- Clear communication skills, comfortable communicating in person, in writing, and on the phone.
- Well-developed listening skills.
- Self-motivation and drive to succeed; volunteer for new challenges.
- High emotional intelligence and ability to demonstrate empathy.
- 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.
Skills
- Outside business development
- Consultative sales
- Account management
- Communication
- Coaching
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Critical thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Empathy
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- Bronx, NY
- Phoenix, AZ (for training)
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
- Hybrid (for training)
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 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.
- 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 thousands of students, families, and the local inner-city community.
- GCE values putting people first, driving innovation, and doing good in the community.
