Admissions Sales Consultant

Vanguard College Prep

. Conduct consultative enrollment meetings with prospective students and parents .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consultative sales, effectively guiding families through the enrollment process while achieving revenue and conversion goals. Proficient in utilizing CRM platforms and maintaining organized sales pipelines to track performance and ensure successful onboarding.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative Sales ExperienceProven Track Record of Meeting Sales TargetsStrong Proficiency with CRM PlatformsExceptional Communication SkillsExperience in College Preparation Service Industry

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Hard Skills

Sales Performance MonitoringObjection HandlingNegotiation SkillsClosing SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesTime ManagementRevenue Goal AchievementLead QualificationPipeline Management

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationImpactful CommunicationCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceCRM PlatformsHubSpotGoHighLevelZoom

Industry Keywords

Consultative EnrollmentHigh-Ticket SalesCollege AdmissionsStandardized TestingEducational Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct consultative enrollment meetings with prospective students and parents
Understand families’ academic goals, challenges, timelines, and priorities
Evaluate family needs and recommend the Vanguard program or pathway best suited to the student
Communicate Vanguard’s methodology, program structure, pricing, expected outcomes, and value
Build trust and guide families through high-consideration enrollment decisions
Address questions, concerns, and objections throughout the decision-making process
Ask qualified families for enrollment and guide them through next steps
Achieve monthly enrollment, revenue, and conversion goals
Maintain knowledge of Vanguard programs, industry trends, and competitor offerings
Own qualified opportunities from initial contact through enrollment and successful handoff
Maintain accurate CRM records of consultations, communications, follow-ups, next steps, and sales activity
Follow up with prospective families and re-engage qualified leads
Maintain an organized sales pipeline and move prospects through each enrollment stage
Monitor sales performance, conversion rates, pipeline value, and progress toward revenue goals
Ensure enrolled families receive a professional transition into onboarding
Collaborate with marketing and leadership on lead quality, objections, competitor activity, and family needs
Identify referral opportunities and encourage satisfied families to make introductions
Support webinars, informational events, and community outreach initiatives
Stay informed about standardized testing, college admissions, and the college preparation industry

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher
3+ years of consultative sales experience
Demonstrated success closing high-ticket products or services
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and revenue targets
Prepared to discuss prior quotas, close rates, average deal size, and revenue generated
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong discovery, presentation, objection-handling, negotiation, and closing skills
Reliable high-speed internet connection
Professional, distraction-free workspace suitable for video consultations
Strong proficiency with Google Workspace
Strong proficiency with CRM platforms such as HubSpot or GoHighLevel
Proficiency with Zoom and other cloud-based business tools
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to explain educational services clearly and impactfully
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Experience meeting organizational revenue goals
Experience in the college preparation service industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid sick days
Fully paid winter vacations
Uncapped performance-based commission
Opportunities for leadership and long-term career growth
Fully remote flexibility with autonomy of working from home
Regular team collaboration and support
Comprehensive paid onboarding
Structured training covering academic frameworks, objection handling, and consultative sales strategies