ScholarNet Senior Associate - Campus Sales

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert.  For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

At Scholar Net, we're growing. We're looking for a sales-driven Sr. Associate with deep working knowledge of financial aid to win new campus and lender partners and expand our market share in the higher-education marketplace.

The Scholar Net team is looking for a sales-driven, results-oriented individual with deep working knowledge of financial aid to grow our business by representing Scholar Net products in the higher-education marketplace, and engage with potential new customers. We have a highly successful and well-established product line positioned for growth with a great customer base.

The right candidate must be a strong new-business hunter with deep working knowledge of financial aid and private loan processes, an effective problem solver, and a skilled relationship builder driven to grow market share.  An ability to work independently and collaboratively to create sales plans for a defined territory is necessary.  Must also be able to evaluate sales success and provide ongoing strategies and plans to ensure growth targets are being met.

** Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.*
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* JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* ** Drive territory sales strategy
** by developing and executing outreach and communications plans that generate qualified leads, win new customers, and move opportunities through the pipeline

** Own and manage the sales calendar
** for territory, tracking open opportunities, forecasting close dates, and prioritizing activity to hit revenue targets

** Maintain CRM discipline**  - log activity, track opportunity stages, and use data to prioritize accounts and follow-up

** Generate and convert leads at conferences and events** , building a robust pipeline of new business and expanding Scholar Net's market share

** Build and grow school partnerships
** as a core new-business sales channel, driving new enrollment and expanding our customer base

** Build and grow lender relationships
** as a referral and new-business channel, prospecting new partners to drive incremental revenue

** Partner with the care center
** on customer issue resolution, staying accountable for outcomes that affect renewal and expansion opportunity

** Onboard and train customers post-sale
** to drive adoption, satisfaction, and upsell/renewal opportunity

** Protect brand consistency
** across territory sales efforts, ensuring messaging aligns with corporate positioning

** Partner with creative and production teams
** to get sales collateral and campaigns turned around and into the field fast

** Apply deep working knowledge of financial aid and private loan processes
** to consult with customers and internal teams, uncovering needs and competitive gaps and translating those insights into sales strategy and pitch positioning

** Track and report on sales KPIs**  - pipeline velocity, close rate, new customer acquisition, territory revenue - to evaluate and improve performance

** Represent the company at state, regional, and national conferences
** as a direct sales presence, prospecting and closing in the field

** Travel during fall and spring peak conference seasons
** to maximize in-person selling opportunities

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* EDUCATION:

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* ** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.*
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* EXPERIENCE:

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* ** 5-10 years of experience in financial aid or private loans required*
* ** Sales experience required*
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