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SalaryCompany Introduction:
WorldStridesis 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 theater and music directors, faculty, and parents to promote our American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF) program. 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, American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF) program.
- 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 café onsite at select locations.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
- Team Member Discount Program
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed toeducate 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 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.
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.
Requirements:- Must have a positive attitude, with a high energy level, and be coachable
- Background or passion for Performing Arts is a plus, especially theater taught in K-12 and Higher Ed
- Experience or passion for international travel
- Experience in sales is a plus; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, are required
- Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
- Time management – effectively manage time and resources to achieve high productivity and efficiency
- Ability to work independently as well as function within a team
