Fast Facts

Join Ascend Learning as a Business Development Representative to drive lead generation and client conversion while fostering strong client relationships in a purpose-driven culture focused on making a positive impact in healthcare education.

Responsibilities: Execute outbound calls and emails for lead generation, manage client relationships, schedule meetings, maintain CRM records, and support the sales team with strategy and insights.

Skills: Strong communication skills, time management, self-motivation, sales experience, adaptability, and a goal-oriented mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred; High School Diploma or GED required; 1+ years of sales experience; passion for sales and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Location: This position is fully remote in the United States.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $45,000 - $65,000.

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

NHA is building the next generation of allied health professionals. Since 1989, we have helped over 1 million people access a better future in healthcare. From education and training to certification and career development, we partner with individuals, educators, and employers to elevate the learning experience, ensure practice, and career readiness and drive positive outcomes for the industry, allied health professionals, and ultimately patients. NHA is a brand in Ascend Learning’s healthcare segment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you’ll focus on creating qualified sales leads to cultivate new business opportunities from prospects through self-sourced prospects, manage an assigned roster, and Marketing qualified leads within K12 and Career Technical Education programs.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work remote in the United States. 

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Drive lead generation and client conversion by executing outbound calls and emails, handle inbound inquiries, and identify high-potential prospects through effective prospecting and qualification
• Convert through qualification and needs validation to create SQLs for sales execution
• Schedule and coordinate discovery meetings with aligned Sales team member(s) as applicable
• Foster strong client relationships and create a positive brand image by collaborating with Marketing on campaigns, maintain accurate CRM records, and manage leads throughout the process
• Support sales team success by participating in strategy meetings, staying informed on industry trends, understanding prospect challenges, and preparing sales plays and messaging for Call Calendar
• Streamline top of the sales funnel to facilitate the success of Account Managers and Solutions Executives

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. High School Diploma or GED required. 
• 1+ years of prior sales related work experience
• Passion for developing a career in sales
• Goal-oriented team player
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Self-motivated, driven, and a commitment to personal and professional growth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate product offerings and engage with clients
• Coachable and willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

BENEFITS

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• Hybrid work
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

About Ascend Learning

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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