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School Spirit Pays is an educational fundraising organization with an innovative approach to raising money for schools, charities and other non-profit organizations. We partner with non-profits, typically Education Foundations, to roll out our program to their key supporters and ultimately their entire local business community. Our goal is to convert supporting businesses to our credit card processing services, and in return we donate 25% of our net processing revenue to the non-profit. Our program is in high demand, and with the current educational funding crisis, demand is rapidly increasing.
We are seeking to hire self-motivated "hunters" that have built significant professional relationships within their geographical area. Account Executives will maintain or exceed monthly sales quotas focused on acquisition of new business. The role is primarily outside sales, as well as some account management and business development. Account Executives receive both a base compensation and a variable upside tied to the processing volume of businesses in their geographic area enrolled in the School Spirit Pays program.
Job Responsibilities
We treat our Education Foundations as partners, and your job will be to attract and nurture them into successful relationships through the following:
• Identify, engage and close prospects and key targets through your existing network of contacts, referral sources and cold-calling
• Helping to convert highly qualified Foundation leads through presentations to foundation staff, board members and key community supporters
• Planning and supporting roll out the initial phase of the program to the Foundations key supporters and existing sponsors;
• Educating merchants on the value of being part of the School Spirit Pays program; and,
• Expanding the program into the entire local business community
Job Requirements
• Solid track record of winning outside sales experience
• Ability to work independently/remotely within a sales team framework
• Highly organized, strong follow up skills and experience with CRM tools
• Must possess exceptional ethical standards. No exceptions.
• Experience with school districts and/or school foundations a plus
• Experience in credit card processing a big plus, but not required
The perfect candidate will most likely have extensive experience with remote sales, have a home office and be very familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You must possess a laptop with the aforementioned programs, including Adobe Acrobat, your own transportation and your own cell phone.
Benefits
In addition to competitive wages, including base salary, high-commission potential, short-term and long-term incentives and an excellent benefits package, you will have the opportunity to join an outstanding and talented team committed to creating sustainable, ongoing school funding initiatives. Mileage and expenses will be reimbursed. School Spirit Pays supports the growth and development of our employees.
School Spirit Pays is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
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