We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

As an organization fueled by a commitment to elevate the education and training of healthcare professionals, MedHub offerings drive prominence as leading medical education solutions. MedHub’s proven software and expertise enable more than 600 Graduate and Undergraduate Medical Education institutions, Nursing and Health Sciences training programs to exponentially reduce administrative burden, improve data clarity, and maximize institutional oversight. When combined with exam prep materials and analytics, used by more than 1.5 million students, residents, and practitioners for their board and recertification exams or continuing medical education requirements, the two provide institutional leaders with data-driven insights to inform and advance curriculum effectiveness and, ultimately, physician preparedness.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you’ll focus on creating qualified sales leads to cultivate new business opportunities from prospects through self-sourced prospects, manage an assigned roster and Marketing qualified leads, and processing annual renewals

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work remote in the United States, working in the CST or EST timezone.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Drive lead generation and client conversion by executing outbound calls and emails, handle inbound inquiries, and identify high-potential prospects through effective prospecting and qualification
• Convert through qualification and needs validation to create SQLs for sales execution
• Schedule and coordinate discovery meetings with aligned Sales team member(s) as applicable
• Foster strong client relationships and create a positive brand image by collaborating with Marketing on campaigns, maintain accurate CRM records, and manage leads throughout the process
• Support sales team success by participating in strategy meetings, staying informed on industry trends, understanding prospect challenges, and preparing sales plays and messaging for Call Calendar
• Streamline top of the sales funnel to facilitate the success of Account Managers and Solutions Executives
• Working with existing customers on annual subscription renewals.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1+ years of prior sales related work experience
• Passion for developing a career in sales

KEY COMPENTENCIES SOUGHT

• Communication and Presentation
• Pipeline Management
• Prospecting and Lead Generation
• Product Knowledge
• Consultative Selling
• Relationship Management
• Negotiation Skills

BENEFITS

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• Hybrid work
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

About Ascend Learning

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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