Akadian Accounting Education · 1 day ago
Student Advisor - Inside Sales
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $60K/yrAkadian Accounting Education is a leader in online education for accounting professionals, dedicated to empowering students with the hands-on skills and certifications they need to build successful careers. They are seeking a driven and passionate Student Advisor to act as a sales consultant, guiding prospective students towards the educational solutions that best fit their needs and managing the full sales cycle from initial contact to enrollment.
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Responsibilities
Engage with all new leads within one hour of them downloading a resource, purchasing a product, or expressing interest, providing a seamless and welcoming introduction to Akadian
Act as a trusted advisor. Understand goals, answer questions clearly, and provide insightful guidance on educational and career pathways
Proactively and consistently follow up with warm leads—abandoned carts, previous inquiries, and upsell opportunities—to help them determine their best next steps and enroll in a suitable package
Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to closing the sale, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for every student
Qualification
Required
A demonstrated history as a top-performing sales professional
Experience with both appointment-setting and closing
A consultative mindset—you help people make the best choice
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
High personal accountability, organization, and self-motivation (remote readiness)
Ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume pipeline
Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic sales environment
Preferred
Basic understanding of accounting career paths (bookkeeper, staff accountant, CPA, etc.) and common tools (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, etc.)
Benefits
Performance Bonus: Management will set stretch targets that allow you to earn annual bonuses above OTE if achieved
Company
Akadian Accounting Education
Akadian has trained over 15,000 bookkeepers to make a powerful impact on the companies they serve and start making a dent in the accounting industry's talent gap.
Founded in 2020
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase