Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Account Executive - Online Division - Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.$75K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3+ years of experience in outside business development, consultative sales, or account management
  • No delinquent federal student loans as per credit report
  • Outstanding time management skills
  • Clear communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Self-motivated with a strong drive to succeed
  • High emotional intelligence for coaching diverse students
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement event/activity plans for the territory
  • Build awareness of online academic programs and drive inquiries
  • Provide exceptional counseling to prospective students and families
  • Champion the GCE mission to promote student success
  • Guide prospective students through the admissions process
  • Develop high-impact partnerships within the community
  • Adapt strategies as needed to maximize outreach and engagement

Benefits

  • 100% tuition-free education for employees through Master's programs
  • 75% tuition coverage for doctoral programs
  • Generous tuition benefits for employees' spouses, children, and dependents
  • Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
Full Job Description
Join us at Grand Canyon Education and begin your career helping Grand Canyon University students succeed! We are looking for a motivated Account Executive to oversee the Dallas, TX territory in this unique community-based opportunity. Starting salary is $75,000 per year with an earning potential of a six-figure income after 5 years ofsuccessful service as an Account Executive/University Development Counselor. *Must live within 30 miles of Dallas, TX* New hire training will be held in-person at our Phoenix, AZ campus. Grand Canyon Education offers a generous benefits package, including 100% tuition-free education for employees through the Master's degree program level and 75% coverage at the Doctorate degree program level. In addition, an employee's spouse, children and dependents are also offered generous tuition benefits. Who you are: Youre a goal-getter who is passionate about the power of education. Over the past 3+ years, youve demonstrated success in outside business development, consultative sales or account management. You know its not all about achieving your goals. While that does get you excited, what you really thrive on is using your exceptional communication and coaching skills to help non-traditional Grand Canyon University students level up in their lives through quality education. Now is the time to bring your talent to Grand Canyon Education, where youll have the opportunity to play an integral role in providing Grand Canyon University students the roadmap for success from application through to completion of the first few classes. Heres a taste of how youll make your mark as an Account Executive with us. As an Account Executive, a typical week might include the following: Strategy and execution. Youll be consistently identifying and implementing event/activity plans for your territory, building awareness of our online academic programs for education, healthcare and business and drive inquiry generation. Youll shape high impact partnerships for your territory and execute your daily work through informational presentations, calls and emails, iterating as needed to maximize value. Partner and influencer. Through a variety of mediums, you will use your passion for serving others to provide exceptional counseling to prospective students, their families and partners. Whether in-person, over the phone or via email, you will champion the GCE mission, promoting Grand Canyon University student success and institutional growth. Heart and Hustle. This is a community-based position with ambitious targets! Working independently, youll be using your out-of-the-box critical thinking skills to support prospective Grand Canyon University students through the admissions process, guiding them on the right path towards a successful online learning experience. The role might be right for you if you have: A Bachelors degree required. No delinquent or in default on a federal student loan as verified in your credit report. If in a rehabilitation program, your credit report must reflect that you are current, not delinquent, on your payments. Outstanding time management skills. In this role, youll be wearing many hats, so youll need to show that not only have you honed your time management skills, you also know how to prioritize competing priorities even while travelling. Clear communication skills. You can explain just about anything to anyone and youre comfortable communicating in person, in writing and on the phone. Youll also need to have well developed listening skills. Self-motivation and drive to succeed. You volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked. Youre going to take ownership of the time you spend with Grand Canyon University students and truly make a difference. High emotional intelligence. In this role, youll be coaching a diverse range of Grand Canyon University students, each with unique circumstances. Youll also have partner relationships to develop and nurture. Ability to demonstrate empathy is key to success in this role. A valid drivers license, reliable transportation and a flexible schedule. Since this role requires extensive travel in your territory, youll need a cleandrivingrecord and ability to use your personal vehicle. Some events might require evening and/or weekend availability. Computer literacy. We rely on a number of digital tools to help you execute your work and keep you accountable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Bonus points if you have: Relevant industry related professional experience. Experience working with CRM tools. What well offer in return: A career where your work makes a difference. A stable income with a good salary. Opportunity to own your part of the business without the risks of owning your own business. Ongoing professional development and growth. Outstanding benefits and work perks. Collaborative and supportive work environment....and more! #INDLOPESUP

About Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is a for-profit education company that provides online and on-campus postsecondary education services. The company operates Grand Canyon University, a private Christian university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs in various fields, including business, education, nursing, and healthcare. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Learn more about Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
Size
4 employees
Market Cap
$3.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$257.2 million
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$844 million

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