Worldstrides Looking for Sales Consultant – Educational Travel at Remote Full Time

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At worldstrides, we workwith teachers to build incredible international travel experiences and travel programs for their students and schoolIn addition to offering the best value in educational travel, we also provide scholarships, need-based financial assistance, and a variety of resources to ensure that every student is able to join their classmates on the trip of a lifetime.we help more than 400,000 students and teachers experience exceptional educational travel each year.

The sales team is a collaborative and development focused team that cares about, supports, and learns from each other.we provide an in-depth training program, sales coaching, and ongoing continuing education to equip you for success.

What you will do as an international tour consultant:

Win new business and expand existing business within your assigned schools and territoryThis is a hunter role and requires that mindset to be successful.
Help teachers at the middle school and high school levels build and enhance their school`s international travel programs
Develop a pipeline of opportunities and manage all aspects of the sales cycle, from lead generation through qualification and closing.
Assess each prospect`s needs and goals, and clearly communicate our value proposition
Prepare compelling proposals and navigate through decision-making processes to close business.
Meet and exceed sales activity targets as well as seasonal sales goals.
Improve the success of our team by proactively contributing new ideas, market feedback and successful sales strategies.

Our culture and values

Our goal is to create a workforce that is representative of the stakeholders we aim to serveThis diverse workforce will create and facilitate educational programs that are accessible for all stakeholders, including backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, gender, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin.

What`s in it for you?

Fun & driven environment
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance and 401k match.
10 paid corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & 17 pto days to start – pto increase 1 day every year, up to a max of 26 days
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually or $1,000 towards professional certification annually
Opportunities for paid travel
Flexible work schedule that provides for on site, remote and virtual office opportunities.
Encouraged participation in our employee resource groups and diversity, equity & inclusion council
Located centrally in san diego`s mission valley with convenient parking
Fitness center and cafe on site

At worldstrides, the experience is everythingBy joining our team you help provide moments that delight our participants and open up the world of learningOur team is truly passionate about making each experience a once in a lifetime opportunity forthat is easy to manage from a to zEach journey is different, which is why we offer a broad range of experiential learning programs for groups and individuals of all ages throughout their lifelong learning journey.

If we`ve learned anything over this last year, it`s that being able to experience different places and things while interacting with new people is imperative not only forpersonal growth but also to general well-beingSo, let`s get out there..Together!to learn more about our brand, our mission and our commitment to health and safety, please visit our website atwww.worldstrides.com.

Members of our team are able to take advantage of our generous paid-time off (pto) policy, comprehensive insurance plans (medical, dental, vision and more), flexible spending accounts, paid parental and care giver leave, a casual work environment and a flexible work policy with several options to meet both your professional and personal needsIn addition, we offer travel perks on our productsWe also take covid protocols very seriously and are committed to the health and safety of our team members, participants, vendors and partners which is why we`ve put extensive measures in place around ppe and other safety guidelines that followboth the cdc and world health organizations guidance.

As an equal opportunity employer, worldstridesis committed to building a diverse workforcesupported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging.all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.

Requirements:

Location: hybrid in san diego, ca office or remote in pst time zone.

What you`ll need to be successful:

An entrepreneurial mindset – you`re driven, collaborative, competitive, and have a growth mindset
Previous work experience in education or a customer facing role, such as in restaurantsBonus points for outbound calling experience!
A love for traveling and belief in the value of travel in helping students understand the world
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, data-driven environment.
Active listening skills and curiosity to fully understand a prospect`s pain points before presenting our solutions
Strong interpersonal skills – excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional telephone and video call demeanor.
Ability to work efficiently on a computer, familiarity with microsoft office products is a plus
College degree preferred or 1-2 years sales and/or customer service experience(still earning that degree? grads are welcome to apply!)

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