School Partnerships and Outreach Manager, HS Study Abroad

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Serve as the general manager for a designated sales territory encompassing Illinois and Indiana.

• Create and implement a thorough sales strategy aimed at achieving and surpassing student enrollment targets.

• Foster and enhance relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, such as principals, teachers, counselors, and alumni, to position CIEE as the leading partner in global education.

• Proactively seek out and conduct extensive outreach to new schools to establish a sustainable sales pipeline.

• Lead, manage, and mentor direct reports (Enrollment Coordinators) to supervise the student sales process from lead generation through to student travel.

• Optimize conversion rates through effective communication and teamwork.

• Deliver captivating presentations to students, parents, and administrators, both virtually and in-person.

• Participate in extensive travel within your region during the September-February selling season to represent CIEE at conferences and within schools.

• Take responsibility for the complete student enrollment pipeline.

• Guide your team in managing their pipelines and converting leads into travelers.

• Maintain precise records of all sales activities and school relationship statuses within our CRM system (e.g., Salesforce).

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of sales or related experience, showcasing a successful history of building strong client relationships.

• Experience in international education or related K-12 sectors is advantageous.

• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

• Proven experience in sales leadership or management roles.

• A strong entrepreneurial mindset with a demonstrated ability to develop a sales territory.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to present dynamically to large audiences.

• Proficiency in utilizing a CRM system (e.g., Salesforce) to organize and prioritize a sales pipeline.

• Willingness to be a flexible team player, demonstrating a passion for education and a belief in the significance of global citizenship.

• Willingness to travel extensively within your territory during the peak selling season.

• Ability to embody CIEE’s Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, and Problem Solving) and culture.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Gym Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Short-term & Long-term Disability

• 6 floating Fridays (subject to eligibility rules)

• Discounts on CIEE Study Abroad and TEFL Program

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental, and vision)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account (medical and dependent)

• Optional Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)