Academic Sales Representative (Entry-Level)

Academic Sales Representative

Location: Remote (U.S. only)
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday | 12 PM–9 PM ET (Saturday 12–7 PM ET)

Ready to help students succeed—while launching your career with a fast-growing edtech startup?

Learner.com is looking for an energetic, mission-driven Academic Sales Representative to connect families with our top-tier tutors. This is a full-time, fully remote role with major growth potential.

We’re a startup on a mission to deliver world-class tutoring at affordable rates for K–College students across the U.S. If you’re excited about education, impact, and fast-paced teams—this could be the opportunity for you.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

As an Academic Sales Representative, you’ll be the first point of contact for families and students exploring tutoring services. You'll lead them through our industry-unique trial process—helping them find the right tutor and guiding them through every step of enrollment.

This is a great opportunity for educators or service-minded professionals looking to break into sales while making a meaningful impact. You’ll be joining a high-growth edtech startup where your work drives real results—for both students and the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Speak with families who have requested tutoring services (typically 30–50 calls per day).
• Lead prospective students through our free trial process and ensure they’re matched with the right tutor.
• Handle inbound inquiries via phone, text, and email with speed and professionalism.
• Accurately document and manage all communication in our CRM (Zendesk).
• Coordinate with our Student Success Manager to ensure free trials run smoothly.
• Follow up with families post-trial to support ongoing enrollment.
• Meet and exceed weekly and monthly targets for trials and conversions.
• Continuously contribute to improving our sales process as we grow.

Who You Are

• You’re empathetic and emotionally intelligent—you understand how to build trust with families.
• You’re motivated by helping students succeed and hitting personal goals.
• You’re resilient, self-directed, and excited to work in a fast-moving, startup environment.
• You’re naturally curious and eager to learn—you seek out information and ask thoughtful questions.
• You’re organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in the face of change.
• You’re coachable, open to feedback, and constantly looking to improve.
• You’re excited to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team where your voice matters.

Additional responsibilities may be added as the business evolves.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the U.S. education system and student support best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills—you’re confident and clear on the phone
• Comfortable using basic technology and online tools (we work with Google Suite and VOIP systems)
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (especially Zendesk) is a plus, but not required
• Quick to learn new systems, processes, and tools—you’re not afraid to dive in
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
• Access to a reliable home computer and internet connection
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus, but not required

Benefits

Compensation
We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to make this role rewarding both now and in the future. It includes a competitive base salary, performance-based bonuses, benefits, and equity opportunities.

Time Commitment
This full-time position requires working Tuesday through Saturday, from 12 PM to 9 PM Eastern Time. On Saturdays, hours are from 12 PM to 7 PM Eastern. Please be aware that scheduling may be adjusted based on business needs.

Location

This is a fully remote role open to candidates located anywhere within the United States.