Account Executive- Online Division- Grand Canyon University

About the role

Come Grow With Us Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in. Join us at Grand Canyon Education and begin your career helping Grand Canyon University students succeed! We are looking for a motivated Account Executive to oversee the Ann Arbor, MI territory in this unique community-based opportunity. Must reside within 30 miles of Ann Arbor, MI. New hire training will be held in-person at our Phoenix, AZ campus.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and execution: You’ll be consistently identifying and implementing event/activity plans for your territory, building awareness of our online academic programs for education, healthcare and business and drive inquiry generation. You’ll shape high impact partnerships for your territory and execute your daily work through informational presentations, calls and emails, iterating as needed to maximize value.
• Partner and influencer: Through a variety of mediums, you will use your passion for serving others to provide exceptional counseling to prospective students, their families and partners. Whether in-person, over the phone or via email, you will champion the GCE mission, promoting Grand Canyon University student success and institutional growth.
• Heart and Hustle: This is a remote role with ambitious targets! Working independently, you’ll be using your out-of-the-box critical thinking skills to support prospective Grand Canyon University students through the admissions process, guiding them on the right path towards a successful online learning experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• No delinquent or in default on a federal student loan as verified in your credit report; if in a rehabilitation program, your credit report must reflect that you are current, not delinquent, on your payments.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record; ability to use your personal vehicle for extensive travel in the territory.
• Flexible schedule with willingness to work evenings and/or weekends as needed for events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Skills

• Outstanding time management skills and ability to prioritize competing priorities while traveling.
• Clear communication skills: comfortable communicating in person, in writing, and on the phone; well‑developed listening skills.
• Self‑motivation and drive to succeed; volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked; take ownership of time spent with students.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to demonstrate empathy when coaching a diverse range of students.
• Out‑of‑the‑box critical thinking skills to support prospective students through the admissions process.
• Over 3+ years of demonstrated success in outside business development, consultative sales, or account management.
• Bonus points: relevant industry‑related professional experience and experience working with CRM tools.

Benefits

Grand Canyon Education offers a generous benefits package, including 1