Field Representative DC/VA Job in Virtual 00000
Laureate Global Products and Services is the online and U.S. campus-based group of Laureate Education, a leading international provider of higher education services. Our institutions include Walden University, a distance learning institution of higher education based in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the University of Liverpool based in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Kendall College, a leading higher education institution of culinary arts and hospitality management based in Chicago, Illinois; NewSchool of Architecture and Design, based in San Diego, California; Santa Fe University of Art and Design, an institute of art and design, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico and The National Hispanic University, based in San Jose, California.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The preferred candidate's ideal home office location for this DC/VA field representative position will be in the Northern VA/DC metropolitan area; but all qualified candidates will be considered who live in this region.
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Field Recruiter is responsible for recruiting qualified students for
The successful candidate will have a thorough and first-hand understanding of the professional development and advanced graduate needs of all professionals, as well as familiarity with the rapidly changing dynamics of organizations. The Field Representative will be the local representative for
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct 10-15 onsite enrollment activities per month, including--but not limited to--information sessions and in-service programs.
- Publicize and market
within a specific territory by attending local, regional and national conferences and events, and participating in relevant activities in local communities. - Understand and present
programs - With support from the Enrollment and Marketing teams, coordinate invitations, room setup, registrations, and materials for each session.
- Cooperate with other field staff to plan appropriate and strategic territory recruitment efforts for all of
degree programs. - Build relationships with current students as well as alumni to identify new group potential and new opportunities to present the
programs. - Maintain current and thorough knowledge of all Walden degree programs, and the regulatory, operational and pedagogical complexities of various industry.
- Assist in other field-based efforts on behalf of Walden University as required.
- Understand and present
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree required, with a background in sales/marketing strongly preferred.
- Must have 3 years experience in sales, preferably within the assigned territory.
- Demonstrated success in selling is necessary
- Must have truly exceptional presentation skills, and must be capable of delivering persuasive and sales-oriented presentations to both small and large groups.
- Must be extremely well-organized and attentive to detail.
- The successful candidate will work well under pressure and will be eager to succeed in a competitive, results-oriented environment.
- Significant regional travel (50% or greater) is required.
- Ability to work independently and to self-direct his/her daily activities is essential.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are important, as is facility with technology and mediated communication.
Laureate Education, Inc., and all of it subsidiaries or affiliates, are equal opportunity employers. EOE