Company Introduction:
WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C., and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world - and themselves - in new ways.
Job Description:
We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Sales Consultant to join our collaborative and development-focused Performing Arts team. As a Sales Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in connecting with band and choir directors, faculty, and parents to promote our International Concert Tours. Your mission will be to inspire performing arts groups to embark on life-changing international tours with WorldStrides Performing Arts.
Performing Tour Specialist Responsibilities:
- Acquire new business as well as grow existing accounts.
- Prospect potential customers by telephone; deliver in-person or video conference presentations to music directors, faculty, and parents; field incoming inquiries; follow up on marketing-driven leads.
- Effectively communicate the value of traveling internationally with WorldStrides Performing Arts, International Concert Tours.
- Recommend specific international tour packages.
- Provide clear and accurate program and pricing information.
- Utilize CRM and external resources to research potential new customers.
- Actively maintain and manage a significant prospect portfolio.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation on all customer data, telephone contacts, price quotes, proposals, and email correspondence within the CRM.
- Attend and represent WorldStrides Performing Arts at select music conferences.
- Participate in ongoing sales and product training to continue to hone your professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Work Perks:
- Fun & driven environment.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HAS with employer contribution, and generous 401k match.
- 10 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO days to start - accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
- Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
- Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
- Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities.
- Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
- Fitness Center and cafe onsite at select locations.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
- Team Member Discount Program.
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Location: Remote
What you'll need to be successful:
- Positive, solution-oriented attitude.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, data-driven environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills -- excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a clear and professional telephone demeanor.
- Keen attention to detail -- must possess the ability to visually proof documents and work efficiently on a computer.
- Required to operate in a variety of public environments.
- Ability to balance customer service expectations with business considerations.
- Multiple years of proven excellence in a customer relationship management and/or customer service environment a plus.
- College degree preferred.
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