Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.

As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You're part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.

The Regional Vice President of Sales in Puerto Rico serves as the official representative of Braxton Puerto Rico, a FACTS Education Solutions company, in a defined geographic territory, increasing the number of K-12 school relationships and revenue from school partners using the services provided by Braxton Puerto Rico.

• Manage, service and grow partnerships especially related to Federal Title II - Professional Development, with individual schools and school systems, both public and nonpublic in a defined geographic region.
• Assist in the fulfillment and delivery of Federal Title services as well as the collection and review of compliance documentation to ensure reimbursement of services provided.
• Represent Braxton (a FACTS Education Services company) at industry association conventions, meetings, and gatherings at the direction of the Regional Manager of Sales in Puerto Rico.
• Create, maintain and further high-level relationships within schools and/or school systems, both public and nonpublic.
• Submit for approval and achieve, weekly, monthly, and annual sales goals and quotas.
• Develop marketing and business development plans for the assigned geographic region.
• Coordinate and conduct educational seminars for prospective schools and/or school systems, both public and non-public.
• Work with the Regional Manager of Sales to ensure Braxton (a FACTS Education Services company) is consistently exceeding the service expectations of the school and /or school systems to serve, both public and nonpublic.
• Maintain Braxton database for the assigned geographic region.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Education degree, Master's degree, or completed graduate courses in Education preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in non-public school administration (management may substitute).
• Extensive experience managing multiple concurrent projects (up to 25) and moving all towards completion.

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in computer/internet technology, including use of data management, sales management, sales presentations, and Microsoft (Office Suite) applications.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and persuade nonpublic school leaders to purchase an intangible service offering.
• Exceptional listening skills with the ability to formulate a response to prospect objections.
• Ability to define prospect needs and respond quickly with solutions.
• Professional and personable in both dress and speech.
• Strong work ethic, values, and integrity.
• Outgoing personality and willingness to make cold calls to set appointments.
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation with the ability to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to manage an expense account within defined parameters.
• Commitment to community and/or service organizations and volunteerism.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 [email protected].

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.