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Director of Strategic Sales - Education Vertical
full-timeUnited States

Summary

Location

United States

Type

full-time

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About this role

What We Need

Corpay is currently looking to hire a Director of Strategic Sales within our Corporate Payments division. As a Director of Strategic Sales, you will act as a hunter, focused on prospecting and closing B2B clients within the Education sector. Sales efforts will focus on cold-calling, warm leads provided by our inside sales team, webinars, trade shows, relationship selling, and similar outbound sales efforts. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with prospects, clients, and channel partners to gain testimonials and referrals. This position will require knowledge of sophisticated financial services and products, and the ability to present a complex product in a coherent and simplified way.

 

How We Work

As a Director of Strategic Sales, you will be expected to work in a virtual environment. Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

  • Company-issued equipment + remote access
  • Formal, hands-on training
  • Monthly home internet stipend

 

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Prioritize, call, meet, propose, and close new deals with Education industry clients, achieving monthly sales objectives
  • Maintain Salesforce automation system to track and optimize activities
  • Attend trade shows, conduct webinars, and engage in other thought leadership activities to generate lead activity specific to the Education sector
  • Study market developments and company metrics to identify new segments and adapt sales strategy and techniques
  • Build marketing collateral in conjunction with the Marketing team, customized presentations, and supporting materials to achieve optimal sales calls

 

Qualifications & Skills

  • High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Certification
  • 8+ years demonstrated success in B2B sales
  • Experience selling to Education clients
  • High degree of persistence, self-confidence, and comfort with cold calling
  • High-impact communication and presentation skills
  • Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and focus on key opportunities
  • Understands complex financial products and can simplify them into a coherent story
  • Execution of proposals, meetings, and diligent follow-up
  • Exceptional sales negotiation skills
  • 8+ years of experience in selling financial products
  • 8+ years of sales experience
  • Undergraduate degree in Business or related field
  • Experience in Software as a Service (SaaS) is a plus

 

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hire
  • Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
  • Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
  • Robust PTO offerings including major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
  • Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)
  • Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
  • Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes

 

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Corpay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Corpay provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, language, ancestry, genetic information, veteran and/or military status, or any other group status protected by federal or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity and pay transparency, please click the following links: EEO and Pay Transparency.

Other facts

Tech stack
B2B Sales,Cold Calling,Relationship Selling,Sales Negotiation,Communication Skills,Presentation Skills,Salesforce,Financial Products,Market Development,Lead Generation,Organization,Persistence,Self-Confidence,SaaS Experience,Proposal Execution,Follow-Up

About Corpay

Corpay (NYSE: CPAY) is a global leader in business payments and expense management, providing a range of solutions that streamline accounts payable, manage expenses, and handle international transactions in ways that no other provider can rival.
From vehicle payments and lodging to corporate cards, AP automation, and international payments, Corpay simplifies every aspect of business spending.
With cutting-edge technology, global expertise, and reliable support, Corpay is your trusted partner for saving time, reducing costs, and protecting against fraud.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Financial Services

What you'll do

  • The Director of Strategic Sales will prioritize, call, meet, propose, and close new deals with Education industry clients while achieving monthly sales objectives. They will also maintain the Salesforce automation system and engage in lead generation activities such as attending trade shows and conducting webinars.

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What does a Director of Strategic Sales - Education Vertical do at Corpay?

As a Director of Strategic Sales - Education Vertical at Corpay, you will: the Director of Strategic Sales will prioritize, call, meet, propose, and close new deals with Education industry clients while achieving monthly sales objectives. They will also maintain the Salesforce automation system and engage in lead generation activities such as attending trade shows and conducting webinars..

Why join Corpay as a Director of Strategic Sales - Education Vertical?

Corpay is a leading Financial Services company.

Is the Director of Strategic Sales - Education Vertical position at Corpay remote?

The Director of Strategic Sales - Education Vertical position at Corpay is based in United States, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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