CampusGuard, a Nelnet Company, provides information security services for campus-based organizations including higher education institutions, healthcare providers, city, county and state government agencies and hospitality markets. As a full-service information security firm, we leverage our knowledge combined with the industry standards for compliance and information security issues to provide our customers with world class information security & compliance services.

Remote Sales position responsible for closing new business and increasing revenue for CampusGuard.

• Sell CampusGuard products and services to prospective customers leading to new business throughout designated sales territory.
• Prepare sales proposals.
• Work with Customer Advocate Teams to maintain and expand existing relationships with institutions, organizations, and affiliations responsible for or involved in business with CampusGuard.
• Work with other CampusGuard resources to assist in the preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP) document responses.
• Represent CampusGuard at industry and association conventions, meetings and gatherings.
• Work with Supervisor and Marketing to develop strategic marketing plans to increase Prospect pool.
• Follow up with Prospect Leads to increase interest in CampusGuard and increase Prospect pool.
• Participate in seminars / webinars for prospective and existing customers.
• Administer and provide demonstrations of various products and services to Prospects.
• Enter accurate and timely data and maintain CampusGuard’s CRM system for new prospect activity.
• Help to expand CampusGuard’s products and services within current markets and enter into new markets through research and continued communication efforts.
• Use various methods of social media to promote CampusGuard.
• Achieve annual sales goals as defined by CampusGuard management.
• Perform other duties as requested by CampusGuard management.

**Pay Range for this position is - $60,000

EDUCATION:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, preferably in business, finance, or technology.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience.
• Sales, Customer Service, or Account Management experience required.
• Understanding and experience in information security, cybersecurity, information technology, banking, compliance, or higher education is a plus.
• Experience with Payments industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of IT service and delivery preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to be creative and a problem solver to sell to the customers’ lines of business as well as their IT organizations.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Outgoing personality.
• Aptitude for Information Technology.
• Sales/Presentation acumen.
• High level of integrity and ability to accurately convey information.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization.
• Self-motivated in order to achieve daily call volumes, as well as monthly and quarterly performance metrics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and sales tracking systems (e.g. QuickBase CRM, Salesforce, etc.), as well as the capacity to effectively and efficiently learn about various software solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate the value proposition of CampusGuard to current and prospective clients, as well as conduct in-depth interviews to uncover pain points and potential opportunities.
• Aptitude to learn new markets and solution suites.
• Familiarity with research tools, networking sites and advanced internet search techniques.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Skilled communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Self-confident with high energy and a “Can Do” attitude.
• Resourceful.
• Responsive with good follow-through.
• Willingness to adopt and promote CampusGuard policies and best practices and comply with standard operating procedures.
• Good time management with the ability to meet performance guidelines.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

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Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

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