Admissions Sales Development Representative
TLDR
Engage prospective families, qualify their needs, and schedule consultations supporting students’ college admissions goals through phone, email, SMS, and HubSpot.
Serve as the first point of contact for prospective families, representing Empowerly with professionalism, enthusiasm, and empathy.
Conduct a high volume of outbound outreach through phone, email, SMS, HubSpot, Slack, ZOOM, and other sales engagement platforms.
Engage, qualify, and nurture prospective families to determine their needs and fit for Empowerly's services.
Schedule qualified consultations for the Account Executive team and help build a healthy sales pipeline.
Execute multi-touch outreach campaigns while maintaining high response and conversion rates.
Follow up with prospective families who cancel or miss scheduled consultations to re-engage them in the admissions process.
Maintain accurate records of all prospect interactions, pipeline activity, and customer data within HubSpot.
Partner closely with the SDR Manager, Sales team, and Marketing team to improve lead generation strategies and optimize conversion rates.
Stay informed on Empowerly's services, the college admissions landscape, and competitor trends.
Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual performance goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Bachelor's degree from a competitive accredited U.S. university.
One or more years of experience in sales development, inside sales, customer success, recruiting, or another customer-facing role involving significant outbound communication.
Strong desire to build a long-term career in consultative sales.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable making high-volume outbound phone calls and engaging prospective customers.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
Coachable, resilient, and confident handling objections and feedback.
Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.
Experience using CRM software (HubSpot preferred) and Google Workspace.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Previous experience in Education, EdTech, admissions, or college counseling.
Experience using HubSpot, Kixie, Slack, ZOOM, or similar sales engagement platforms.
Experience working in a startup or other high-growth environment.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales metrics and pipeline performance.
Ability to commit to work a mid-shift with evening hours (10am-9pm PST) that align to Pacific Standard Time (PST) during the week and at least one full weekend shift per week
The Sales Development Representative (SDR) role is a full-time, exempt position working remotely. Total OTE compensation for this role is $85,000-$90,000 split between base salary + monthly variable compensation. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health / dental / vision insurance, paid vacation and sick days, and a 401k. In addition to our tangible benefits, Empowerly provides our people the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.
Benefits
401k plan
a 401k
Health Insurance
health / dental / vision insurance
Learning Budget
the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive team environment
Paid Time Off
paid vacation and sick days
Remote-Friendly
working remotely
Empowerly is an EdTech company that personalizes college and career counseling, targeting students who aspire to achieve academic success. By combining expert guidance with proprietary tools like the Empowerly Score™, we uniquely equip students to navigate the complexities of college preparation and career planning.