Business Development Specialist - Parkersburg, WV, United States - 160 Driving Academy

Description

Whether you see yourself in sales, business development, customer service, retail management, or operations, as a 160 Business Development Specialist you will have exposure to all facets of the business and a career full of growth opportunities.

160 Driving Academy is the nation's largest CDL training provider and fastest growing vocational school.

Over the last 10 years, we have built a network of over 140 schools with proprietary learning techniques, world-class instructors, and a safety-first approach.

You will be responsible for recruiting students into the 160 CDL training program. To be successful, you will need to build and maintain partnerships with various trucking companies and community partners.

Maintaining and storing accurate student databases and state files per local regulations are also critical to both the company's and your personal success.

We offer competitive compensation plans with high earning opportunities for top performers. 160 also maintains a strong culture of promotion from within, so advancement opportunities are always around the corner.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify and recruit student drivers for 160's 4-week, CDL training program
Host potential students for in office enrollment appointments
Follow up on potential student leads provided by our marketing and call center teams
Serve as 160's salesperson and new business development agent for your local area
Develop relationships and work with local governmental agencies and like-minded organizations to market and promote your branch in the local community
Host and attend community events and career fairs
Serve as a supporter to 160 students from day of enrollment through graduation
Manage all day-to-day on-site operations and responsibilities of your 160 branch
Open/Close office daily
Maintain accurate student and state files
Complete enrollment paperwork and collect tuition payments when applicable
Build long last professional relationships with students throughout the duration of their career


Behaviors:
Driven by financial success
Driven to perform above and beyond expectations
Self-starter/self-sufficient with an entrepreneurial spirit
Detail Oriented
Team player who can manage up and down the company hierarchy
Personable with compassion for people
Used to working in a fast paced, high-volume environment
Problem solver that brings innovative ideas to the company
Adaptability/flexible to frequent change
Ability to plan ahead and see the bigger picture
Ability to multi-task daily
Strong communicator, written and verbal


Qualifications/Skills and Education:
Sales Experience is a plus
Microsoft Office - Salesforce experience is a plus
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in management or a related field
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