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TEL Education | Full-Time Remote| Salary
About TEL Education
TEL Education partners with colleges and universities to expand access to high-quality, affordable online courses for high school students, traditional college students, and adult learners. We work closely with high school partners to help more students access dual enrollment opportunities and succeed beyond graduation.
Position Overview
The Inside Sales & Partner Development Specialist is responsible for growing and strengthening TEL Education’s existing high school partnerships. This role focuses on increasing enrollment within current partner schools while building a strong, accurate contact database to support ongoing outreach—particularly for our Courses On Demand (COD) program.
You will serve as a consistent point of contact for schools, helping drive awareness, engagement, and enrollment, while ensuring TEL has the right people, roles, and contact information to scale effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Partner Growth & Inside Sales
- Drive enrollment growth within existing high school partners through consistent outreach and relationship-building
- Engage counselors, administrators, and key school contacts to increase awareness and adoption of TEL programs
- Identify opportunities to expand course utilization and deepen partner engagement
- Support enrollment goals through proactive communication, follow-ups, and targeted outreach
Contact Development & Data Collection
- Research and identify key decision-makers and influencers at the high school level (counselors, principals, CTE directors, etc.)
- Build and maintain accurate contact records to support ongoing outreach and campaigns, especially for the Courses On Demand (COD) program
- Continuously update and refine contact lists within CRM and Google Workspace systems
- Ensure data quality, completeness, and usability for sales and marketing efforts
Pipeline & CRM Management
- Track outreach activity, partner engagement, and enrollment progress within CRM systems
- Maintain organized records of school interactions, contacts, and opportunities
- Support segmentation of contacts for targeted communication and campaigns
Performance & Insights
- Monitor activity and enrollment trends across partner schools
- Surface insights on what is driving—or limiting—growth within existing accounts
- Collaborate with leadership to refine outreach strategies and improve partner performance
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, education, or a related field preferred
- Proven sales or account management experience, ideally in education, with a track record of achieving targets preferred
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage outreach activity while maintaining high-quality data accuracy
- Familiarity with CRM software and Google Workspace
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to travel as needed
Preferred Experience
- K–12 experience (grades 9–12 strongly preferred) (Texas preferred)
- Higher education experience preferred
- Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment and/or AP experience
Personal Attributes
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
- Detail-oriented with a high standard for accuracy
- Driven, resourceful, and comfortable working toward clear targets
- Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Naturally persistent—someone who can follow up, follow through, and move things forward
Why This Role Matters
Growth doesn’t just come from new partners—it comes from fully activating the ones you already have. This role ensures TEL Education stays closely connected to its schools, reaches the right people consistently, and builds the foundation needed to scale Courses On Demand and other programs effectively.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $40,000 – $45,000, based on experience and qualifications
- Company-paid health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance options available
- Opportunity for performance-based growth and advancement as you expand partner relationships and drive enrollment
- A role designed to build foundational experience in education sales, account management, and partnership development
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience.
