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Education Sales Specialist

Nexford University

Nexford University

Sales & Business Development
Washington, DC, USA
Posted on Sep 11, 2025

📌 Position Title: Education Sales Specialist (North America)
🌍 Location: 100% Remote
💰 Salary: $55,000 base + bonus
Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shifts covering US business hours. Weekend availability may be required. Occasional global calls outside these hours.
📝 Contract Type: Full-time employment
🤝 Reporting To: Head of Sales
📅 Start Date: ASAP

🎯 About the Role

As an Education Sales Specialist at Nexford, you’ll play a critical role in helping learners achieve their career goals through accessible, high-quality education. This is a consultative, B2C telesales role focused on both inbound and outbound calls, where success means more than hitting targets—it’s about making a real impact.

You’ll balance productivity with quality: exceeding enrollment goals while upholding Nexford’s standards through regular QA reviews. Experience selling into the US market is a must.

💛 Why Join Us

  • Meaningful Impact: Empower learners worldwide to pursue their goals through Nexford programs.
  • Consultative Sales: Guide learners with tailored conversations instead of transactional pitches.
  • Global Reach: Connect with prospects from 110+ countries and diverse backgrounds.
  • Purpose-Driven Growth: Be part of a mission-focused EdTech startup, with continuous learning opportunities and meaningful recognition.

🎯 What You’ll Do

  • Spend 80% of your time engaging leads via calls, email, and chat.
  • Handle inbound inquiries and proactively follow up with outbound calls.
  • Guide learners through the application process and tailor strategies to drive enrollments.
  • Track and manage inquiries across channels, meeting response SLAs.
  • Review and self-audit sales interactions for quality and compliance.

🌟 What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Psychology, or related field.
  • 3+ years in consultative inbound/outbound telesales (EdTech/SaaS experience a plus).
  • Proven track record selling into the US market with end-to-end sales ownership.
  • Strong English communication (written and verbal), plus analytical and numerical reasoning.
  • KPI-driven performer with excellent prioritization and self-management skills.
  • Active listener, problem-solver, and adaptive communicator who can align programs to learner needs.

🎓 Why Nexford

Join a forward-thinking team reshaping global education. We offer:

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
  • Stock options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A fully remote, global team culture

👉 Learn more: www.nexford.edu