Sales Executive / Program Consultant
Program Consultant
Top 10 reasons to join the sales team at Explorica Educational Travel:
10. You are so passionate about educational travel that you dream of a job that requires a passport.
9. Your dry-cleaning bill is bankrupting you and you'd love to work in a casual dress environment.
8. You have 1-2 years of work experience and are ready to work for a company where you truly believe in your product.
7. You have travelled, lived or studied abroad and it was the best experience of your life.
6. You have a tremendous respect for teachers and would enjoy calling them to discuss educational travel options.
5. You want to work in a fun environment with aggressive goals and room for growth.
4. You are intelligent, personable, and educated and sound like it on the phone.
3. You love the convenience of working right on the TTC subway line
2. You know where the Champs-Elysees is, what it is, and how to pronounce it.
1. You believe that if everyone had the opportunity to travel, the world would be a better place.
Company:
Founded in 2000, Explorica helps teachers create educational tours full of authentic, interactive learning experiences. We specialize in connecting teachers and students to new cultures, languages and people on educational tours across the globe.
Explorica’s combination of exclusive on-line tools and personalized service enables us to create tours uniquely suited to provide both the best value and the most customized tours in the industry.
Join a dynamic group of hard-working professionals and industry experts and work with the worldwide industry leader in educational travel.
Position Summary:
Explorica Canada, Inc. is seeking a sales professional with strong prospecting skills and direct sales experience for our Toronto office. Our sales are conducted over the phone to existing clients and strong prospects, all of whom are teachers. Our sales professionals are experts in building long-term relationships with teachers.
Requirements:
We seek employees who are self-motivated, competitive, persistent and committed to delivering the highest level of service to our customers. In addition you should possess:
- Excellent prospecting skills and the ability to prioritize
- Excellent writing, speaking, and organizational skills
- A three or four-year University or college degree.
- A strong customer focus and excellent customer service skills
- Ability and motivation to make 40+ contacts daily (expect 3-4 hrs per day on the phone with teachers)
- A passion for travel
- Fluency in French (preferred)
Compensation:
Explorica offers a $30,000 - $35,000 base salary and commission plan. Explorica also offers excellent benefits and generous vacation plan.
To apply:
Communication skills are critical for success in this position, so we want you to write a cover letter telling us about yourself. We especially want to hear what sort of company culture you thrive in.
PLEASE NOTE: Only resumes with cover letters will be considered.
Please email your resume, cover letter and salary history to jobs@explorica.ca with the subject line “Toronto Sales Executive.”