School Partnership Executive

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven School Partnership Executive to join our growing team. In this role, you will be the face of our school guide directory, responsible for recruiting and onboarding schools into our platform. Your mission will be to build lasting partnerships with educational institutions, demonstrating how our directory connects them with highly motivated families actively searching for schools. This role is perfect for a persuasive communicator who is passionate about education and thrives in a target-driven environment.

1. Prospecting & Lead Generation
2. Identify and research potential school partners (private, charter, international, specialized programs) within assigned territories.
3. Build and maintain a accurate, organized database of leads using a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.
4. Qualify leads by identifying the correct decision-makers, typically Admissions Directors, Marketing Managers, or School Heads.
5. Consultative Sales (Outbound Outreach & Communication)
6. Execute a high volume of outbound cold calls and emails to school decision-maker’s emails (Admissions Directors, Principals, Marketing Heads) introduce them to School Guide    directory.
7. Manage a structured follow-up sequence to nurture leads that are not immediately ready to commit.
8. Script Development: Use and adapt a core script that focuses on benefits, not just features. The script should be a guide, not a rigid text.
9. Use a value-based selling approach to articulate how our directory solves their enrollment and visibility challenges.
10. Partnership Development
11. Build trust and rapport with school leaders by understanding their unique needs and goals.
12. Present tailored solutions showcasing platform features like profile customization, parent reviews, and lead generation analytics.
13. Closing Deals
14. Confidently guide prospects through the decision-making process to close partnership.
15. Skillfully handle objections related to budget, timing, and existing strategies, reframing them as opportunities.
16. Negotiate partnership terms and pricing within established guidelines to achieve win-win outcomes.
17. Overcome objections using data, case studies, and ROI-driven arguments.
18. Onboarding & Relationship Management
19. Ensure a smooth onboarding process for new school partners.
20. Conduct follow-ups to gather feedback, encourage profile updates, and explore upselling opportunities.
21. Sales Presentation & Consultation
22. Conduct consultative sales conversations, focusing on understanding the school's unique enrollment challenges and goals.
23. Clearly articulate the directory's features and translate them into tangible benefits for the school (e.g., "Our detailed profiles help you stand out to reduce your marketing time").
24. Present case studies, testimonials, and data (e.g., website traffic, lead quality) to build credibility and trust.
25.  Handling Objections & Negotiation
26. Professionally and confidently address common objections regarding budget, timing, and existing marketing strategies.
27. Reframe objections into opportunities to highlight the directory's unique value and return on investment (ROI).
28. Negotiate pricing and terms within predefined guidelines to close deals.

1. Skills:
2. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
3. Proficiency with digital marketing.
4. Resilience and comfort with rejection.
5. Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills.
6. A confident, persistent, and resilient phone manner.
7. Proven experience in telemarketing, telesales, or a similar customer-facing role is a plus, but not required—we train motivated individuals!
8. Basic computer literacy and the ability to navigate CRM software.\
9. Self-motivated with a strong drive to succeed and earn.
10. A passion for education and helping communities is a bonus.