What we do:

Think about the first time someone recognized in you a spark, a talent you hadn’t yet seen in yourself. Remember the way your heart soared when you felt the power of what you could do and be. At Street Business School (SBS) we are honored to help people living in poverty experience that feeling by turning their spark into a fire of purpose through our entrepreneurial training program. We are a global organization with a goal of reaching a million people by 2027.

We are proud of our successes! With our help:

• SBS graduates have gone from living on $1.35 a day on average, to $4.19 a day two years later
• 89% of SBS graduates have at least one business two years after they graduate

Why you’ll feel good about working with Street Business School

• You’ll be challenged, you’ll be inspired, and you’ll be proud to see your spark igniting change around the world
• You’ll have plenty of opportunity to do cool and meaningful work
• By supporting the global expansion of our Street Business School, your work will directly enable one million people to lift their families out of poverty
• You’ll be surrounded and inspired by other employees with passion, commitment, and drive. We love to help people reach their full potential.
• We support people to solve their own problems creating dignity, ownership and self-sufficiency
• Increasing income not only reduces poverty, but it also spurs investment in children, creates greater self-esteem, increases bargaining power, and reduces domestic violence
• You’ll have great time off benefits, including a paid, organization-wide closure over the holidays

About the Sales & Partnership Specialist:

Are you a goal-oriented sales pro? Are you motivated by continued learning and improving your sales techniques? Do you want to change the world? The Regional Outreach Specialist contractor is a vital piece of our outreach strategy, implementing key components of our sales funnel to support our goal of securing qualified NGO partners to participate in our world-class trainings. This position supports our overall recruitment strategy, reporting directly to our Sr. Sales & Marketing Manager. As the face and voice representing Street Business School, this role is pivotal in presenting our world-class brand and programs to the world.

This contract has your name on it if you:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Are skilled in the use of databases, research methods, and enjoy customer journey analytics
• Embrace learning new technologies
• Are exceptionally organized
• Love closing deals using successful sales techniques and market research
• Are goal oriented and focused yet remain nimble and can easily pivot your sales strategy when necessary
• Have a great sense of humor and a mature work style
• Believe no job is too big or too small
• Enjoy variety and thrive in a fast-paced sales environment

Responsibilities for SBS Sales & Partnership Specialist

• Perform market research for potential leads in your geographic area
• Build lead lists
• Screen leads and schedule lead calls/meetings
• Host outreach calls with new leads
• Educate new leads on the value of SBS offerings
• Other lead activities as needed and assigned
• Achieve recruitment/enrollment goals for in-person and online SBS workshops

Qualifications for SBS Sales & Partnership Specialist

• Successful track record of achieving sales goals
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Public speaking and presentation experience
• Working knowledge of the CRM/lead tracking software or the ability to learn new software quickly (Salesforce experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as being a productive and collaborative team member, making outbound calls/emails every day
• Have a strong work ethic and are eager to learn and make new connections with prospects
• Have experience using the LinkedIn conversation tool or other similar prospecting applications.
• Comfortable using all communication messaging apps including but not limited to: Skype, Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram DM
• Must be an excellent problem-solver and willing to collaborate in an exceedingly competitive environment
• Ability to professionally represent the SBS brand across multiple communication channels.
• Must love collaborating with team members from other departments in a supportive and empowering office culture
• Flexible schedule to conduct calls across global time zones based on territory and sales goals

Compensation: 

This is a contract opportunity, approximately 10 hours per week. Hourly rate will be determined based on country of contractor’s residence.