[Remote] Account Executive (Education)

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cardinal Education is a dynamic educational consulting company focused on providing superior academic support and admissions expertise. They are seeking an experienced Educational Sales Consultant to manage the inbound sales process for their tutoring, test prep, and admissions services, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and trust. Responsibilities Manage Inbound Sales Own the sales cycle for our primary services (Tutoring, Test Prep, and Private School and College Admissions) with ticket values typically ranging from $4,000 to $50,000+ CRM and Pipeline Management Execute the current sales process while bringing your expertise to refine and elevate our systems. Utilize Salesforce to mine existing leads and maximize our exceptional lifetime customer value (LTV) Client Advising Act as the initial guide for families, diagnosing their specific educational needs and recommending the appropriate level of service (from standard tutoring to elite coaching) Cross-Selling & Expansion Leverage our long-term client relationships to cross-sell multiple services across a family's 7-8 year journey with Cardinal Education Skills Strong experience in education sales, admissions counseling, EdTech, or any adjacent industry Ability to build credibility and trust quickly with an affluent, demanding clientele Looking for a long-term home to build your career Understanding that in high-stakes education, long-term client success and team collaboration matter Comfortable working within CRM systems (like Salesforce) to manage a heavy flow of leads and track pipeline velocity Benefits Zero Cold Calling Step into a role with a massive, proven inbound lead pipeline. Remote Flexibility Live and work where you want. You do not need to be based in the Bay Area. Company Overview Our philosophy emphasizes helping kids thrive in and out of the classroom. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Burlingame, CA, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http//CardinalEducation.com.

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