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HigherEdJobs Looking for Sales Support Specialist (Remote Opening within Pennsylvania) Full Time
HigherEdJobs is seeking a Sales Support Specialist to assist our sales team. Periodic travel to our office in State College, PA, may be required.
About the Position
- Back-up sales representatives when they are out with email and phone support.
- Assist sales representatives with customer service issues.
- Ensure that customers utilize their accounts as fully as possible.
- Research opportunities to increase sales.
- Maintain data in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
About Us
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in State College, PA, HigherEdJobs is the leading source for jobs and career information in academia. Our website is visited by over 1.6 million people a month. Last year, we helped 3,700 colleges, universities, and related organizations from the U.S. and around the world attract faculty, administrative, and executive candidates for over 300,000 open positions. As an employer, we take great pride in building a company that not only provides great service to its customers but is also, we believe, a great place to work. We hope you’ll check us out!
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with sales and/or customer service
- Strong writing, communication, and organization skills
- Basic Internet and software skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc…) and, ideally, experience using CRM software such as SalesForce, FreshWorks, Hubspot, etc…
- Hard worker with attention to detail
- Knowledge of the higher education industry is preferred
Compensation
Position offers competitive salary, 401(k) with company match, health, dental, vision, life, disability, and paid vacation.