Academic Sales Representative (Entry Level)

At Learner Education, we connect students with exceptional tutors who help them build confidence, improve academically, and reach their goals. We are a fast growing remote education company focused on delivering high quality tutoring experiences to students across the United States.

We are currently looking for motivated, relationship driven Academic Sales Representatives to join our growing team.

This is not a cold calling role. Families are already reaching out looking for support. Your job is to guide conversations, build trust quickly, understand student needs, and help families take the next step toward tutoring services that truly make an impact.

If you are competitive, coachable, people oriented, and motivated by both helping others and hitting goals, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

• Speak with prospective students and families interested in tutoring services• Guide families through the enrollment process and help coordinate introductory tutoring sessions• Build rapport quickly through phone, text, and email communication• Consult with families to understand academic goals and recommend tutoring solutions• Follow up with families after their initial tutoring experience and help convert them into ongoing tutoring clients• Handle a high volume of inbound leads and conversations throughout the day• Accurately track communication and activity within our CRM• Partner closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth student experience• Hit weekly and monthly enrollment and performance goals

Who Thrives in This Role

This role is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people, thrives in a fast paced environment, and is motivated by performance and growth.

Successful candidates often come from backgrounds such as: • Education or academic advising • Hospitality or restaurant industry • Bartending or serving • Coaching or athletics • Customer facing sales roles • Admissions or enrollment support

We are not simply looking for “salespeople.” We are looking for people who know how to build trust, communicate confidently, and create positive experiences while still driving results.

You may be a great fit if you: • Are energized by talking to people and building relationships • Are naturally competitive and goal oriented • Have strong emotional intelligence and communication skills • Are coachable, adaptable, and open to feedback • Take ownership and thrive in fast paced environments • Enjoy working independently while contributing to a collaborative team • Are motivated by growth opportunities and performance based earnings

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly

• Comfortable spending a large portion of the day speaking with families over the phone

• Strong understanding of education in the US and student success is a plus

• Ability to manage multiple conversations, follow ups, and tasks simultaneously

• General computer and technology proficiency, including Google Suite and VOIP systems

• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Zendesk is a plus but not required

• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow in a fast paced environment

• Reliable high speed internet and a dedicated home workspace

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

• Experience in education, hospitality, coaching, admissions, sales, or other customer facing roles is a plus

Benefits

Compensation

• Base salary: $45,000 to $50,000

• Additional earning potential through uncapped commission opportunities

• Top performers have the opportunity to earn an additional $30,000+ annually in commission

• Healthcare benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• Share options/equity opportunities

• Strong growth opportunities within a fast growing company

Schedule

This is a full time remote role with a set schedule. We are currently hiring for the following shift options:

• Sunday – Thursday | 12 PM – 9 PM ET• Tuesday – Saturday | 12 PM – 9 PM ET

Please note: Saturday shifts end earlier at 7 PM ET. Flexibility and consistency within these scheduled hours are important, as this role supports families and students during peak engagement times.

Why Join Learner?

• Fully remote position• Join a fast growing education company making a real impact• High energy, collaborative startup environment• Opportunity for growth and advancement• Meaningful work helping students and families succeed• Competitive compensation with strong earning potential

We are looking to hire quickly and hope to onboard the right candidates as early as June 1, with June 15 being the latest anticipated start date.