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Risepoint is hiring a Field Marketing Specialist to represent Illinois Institute of Technology by recruiting qualified students for online master's business degree programs across Illinois. The role involves marketing degree programs, managing a sales territory, organizing recruiting events, leveraging marketing campaigns, and expanding partnerships to meet lead, application, and enrollment goals.

Highlights

Market online master's business degree programs offered by Illinois Institute of Technology.
Develop and manage a territory to increase brand awareness throughout Illinois.
Organize and facilitate 10-15 recruiting events monthly to achieve enrollment goals.
Introduce marketing campaigns and establish new partnerships to expand territory reach.
Use social media tools to support recruiting efforts and program promotion.
Attend conferences and recruitment events to promote programs.
Requires bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years of sales or related business experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.
Must reside in Illinois with extensive travel (~75%) across Illinois and nearby states.
Comprehensive benefits include PTO, medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, parental leave, and professional development programs.

Field Marketing Specialist Full Description

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 Field Marketing Specialist 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Market online master's business 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.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 2 years of sales experience, business sales or business industry-related experience.
Preferred: 2 years of experience in sales, B2B, B2C, business development, outside sales or higher education.
Successful management of a large geographic sales territory.
Ability to manage a large geographic sales territory.
Track record of highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs.
Proficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.
Location Requirements
- Must reside in Illinois, preferably within the Chicago metro area or the ability to regularly travel to the Chicago area.
- This remote role requires extensive travel (minimum of 75%) across key counties in Illinois, including trips to neighboring states such as Iowa, Wisconsin, and Indiana. The position focuses on active territory management and expansion in partnership with Illinois Institute of Technology.

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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

Job Summary:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Market online master's business 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.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 2 years of sales experience, business sales or business industry-related experience.
Preferred: 2 years of experience in sales, B2B, B2C, business development, outside sales or higher education.
Successful management of a large geographic sales territory.
Ability to manage a large geographic sales territory.
Track record of highly competent organizational and time management skills; professional success and continuous career growth.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve monthly/quarterly KPIs.
Proficient with using Microsoft applications, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.
Location Requirements
- Must reside in Illinois, preferably within the Chicago metro area or the ability to regularly travel to the Chicago area.
- This remote role requires extensive travel (minimum of 75%) across key counties in Illinois, including trips to neighboring states such as Iowa, Wisconsin, and Indiana. The position focuses on active territory management and expansion in partnership with Illinois Institute of Technology.

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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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