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Risepoint is hiring a Field Marketing Specialist to represent Illinois Institute of Technology by recruiting students into online master's degree programs across Illinois. The role involves developing territory marketing strategies, hosting recruiting events, leveraging social media, and establishing partnerships to drive enrollment and brand awareness.

Highlights

Market and recruit for online master’s degree programs at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Manage a large sales territory within Illinois and travel up to 75%, including neighboring states.
Organize and facilitate 10-15 recruiting events monthly to meet lead and enrollment goals.
Use social media and marketing campaigns to expand recruiting efforts and partnerships.
Interact with potential students, business/community leaders, and academic administrators.
Bachelor’s degree required with at least 2 years of sales or business-related experience; experience in higher education preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and related software systems.
Strong organizational, communication, and independent working skills needed to achieve KPIs.
Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, and paid parental leave.
Opportunities for professional development, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.

Field Marketing Specialist Full Description

Field Marketing Specialist

US - Illinois

Full time

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

We value our talented employees and, whenever possible, strive to help our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
 

Job Summary:

The Associate Executive Director will represent Illinois Institute of Technology and recruit qualified students into online degree programs throughout the state of Illinois. We are seeking a professional with knowledge in business development or general business degree programs, who is passionate about higher education and understands the value of advanced business degree programs.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Market online master’s degree programs offered by Illinois Institute of Technology.
Successfully develop and manage a territory to increase brand awareness and interest throughout the state of Illinois.
Achieve monthly lead, application, and enrollment goals by organizing and facilitating 10-15 recruiting events (information sessions) each month.
Consistently introduce and leverage the roll-out of marketing campaigns and establish new partnerships to expand the territory.
Utilize social media tools to expand recruiting efforts and promote the program offerings.
Expand knowledge of regional and national programmatic and workforce trends and effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis. 
Attend all relevant conferences and recruitments events to promote and share program information.

Attributes Include:

Competitive, energetic, collaborative, positive attitude, self‐motivated, resourceful, and persistent with careful attention to detail.
Ability to build strong relationships with potential students, business/community leaders, and administrators, and be viewed as a team player.
Results oriented professional with consistent, strong verbal and written communication skills.

What You’ll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 2 years of sales experience or business industry-related experience.
Preferred: 2 years of experience in sales, B2B, outside sales or higher education.
Must reside in Illinois, preferably within the Chicago metro area or the ability to regularly travel to the Chicago area.
Successful management of a large geographic sales territory.
Track record of highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth preferably in the higher education industry.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs.
Proficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems. 
This remote role primarily focuses on managing the territory within Illinois, requiring up to 75% travel, including trips to neighboring states like Iowa, Wisconsin, or Indiana to expand the territory in partnership with Illinois Institute of Technology.

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical – four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Original Job Description

Field Marketing Specialist

US - Illinois

Full time

Job Summary:

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Market online master’s degree programs offered by Illinois Institute of Technology.
Successfully develop and manage a territory to increase brand awareness and interest throughout the state of Illinois.
Achieve monthly lead, application, and enrollment goals by organizing and facilitating 10-15 recruiting events (information sessions) each month.
Consistently introduce and leverage the roll-out of marketing campaigns and establish new partnerships to expand the territory.
Utilize social media tools to expand recruiting efforts and promote the program offerings.
Expand knowledge of regional and national programmatic and workforce trends and effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis. 
Attend all relevant conferences and recruitments events to promote and share program information.

Attributes Include:

Competitive, energetic, collaborative, positive attitude, self‐motivated, resourceful, and persistent with careful attention to detail.
Ability to build strong relationships with potential students, business/community leaders, and administrators, and be viewed as a team player.
Results oriented professional with consistent, strong verbal and written communication skills.

What You’ll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 2 years of sales experience or business industry-related experience.
Preferred: 2 years of experience in sales, B2B, outside sales or higher education.
Must reside in Illinois, preferably within the Chicago metro area or the ability to regularly travel to the Chicago area.
Successful management of a large geographic sales territory.
Track record of highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth preferably in the higher education industry.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs.
Proficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems. 
This remote role primarily focuses on managing the territory within Illinois, requiring up to 75% travel, including trips to neighboring states like Iowa, Wisconsin, or Indiana to expand the territory in partnership with Illinois Institute of Technology.

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical – four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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