sales representative Cardiff, Wales
Job description
Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY), the parent company of Varsity Tutors, is a leading platform for live online learning, with a mission to transform the way people learn through technology. The Company's purpose-built proprietary platform leverages technology, including AI, to connect learners of all ages to experts, delivering superior value on both sides of the network. Nerdy's comprehensive learning destination provides learning experiences across 3,000+ subjects and multiple formats—including one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large format group classes, and adaptive self-study. Nerdy's flagship business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation's largest platforms for live online tutoring and classes. Its solutions are available directly to students and consumers, as well as through schools and other institutions. Learn more about Nerdy at https://www.nerdy.com/. The company publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange on September 21, 2021.
We succeed thanks to a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, to stay, and do their best work. If you love learning, technology, and making a true impact, you're going to love working here!
About the Job:
We are looking for Education Sales Specialists with a strong passion for helping students and their families reach their educational goals. We look for individuals who have the ability to understand the ever-changing needs of parents and students, and share our passion for helping students all around the world. This role is focused on educating prospective clients on how our services work and owns the initial communication as a subject matter expert and problem solver. We know that Varsity Tutors can help accomplish everyone's learning goals and our Education Sales Specialists help get it all started.
Ideal candidates will have a strong desire to use their educational backgrounds and expertise to drive sales through creative and innovative solutions. Come join our fast-growing team and help change how the world learns!
In this position you will:
- Work with our fast-growing international sales team, focused on expanding Varsity Tutors' business globally
- Contact prospective clients that have already expressed interest in Varsity Tutors
- Enrich the lives of others and provide a truly exceptional experience, one client at a time
- Discover the needs of prospective clients and effectively communicate the benefits of our services
- Manage your book of business in our CRM to ensure we can properly follow up and place tutors
- Plan to exceed expectations through a metrics-driven performance standard
Pay: £30,000 base salary with up to a £1,000 monthly variable bonus potential
Location: Remote
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week), including 2 evenings each week and full shifts every other weekend
Qualifications:
- Admissions or educational sales experience preferred
- Bachelor level degree in any major is preferred
- Ability to consult with students and families through conducting needs analysis
- High empathy and emotional intelligence, with the ability to understand families' educational needs and make product/service recommendations
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
- General computer and email knowledge – we use Google Suite and Apple products
- Availability to work some evenings/weekends
- CRM experience is preferred
- First-hand familiarity with the British educational system is a plus
- Passion for being part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference for our clients
Varsity Tutors Leadership Principles:
Relentless Focus on Customers * Comfort with Ambiguity * Ownership * Simplify * Intellectual Curiosity * Build Teams * Think Big * Insist on High Standards * Bias for Action * Build Trust * Go Deep * Have Conviction * Deliver Results * Are Right, a Lot
About Training and Development:
- We offer a training program with ongoing career development and opportunities for growth.
- Learn industry-leading communication and sales techniques that will enable you to find solutions for families
- Become an expert in educational products and programs, including 1 on 1 tutoring, online classes, adaptive assessments, and home schooling
- Fun, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment with plenty of training and a feedback rich culture
Varsity Tutors is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. (INDHP)
