Entry-Level Associate (Commercial)

Entry-Level Associate (Commercial) Location: Washington, D.C. Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. Number: 601016 Job Category: Sales Job Department: Commercial Job Family: Partner Development & Sales Management Job Type: Full Time Level: Entry Level At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. This role is based in Washington, DC. Primary Responsibilities: Business Management: Schedule meetings and calls with both external and internal stakeholders to meet desired metrics Use Salesforce to maintain pipeline data, track activities, pull reports, and update records Prepare EAB Directors for interactions with prospective and current partners by providing institution data, relationship history, and relevant market information Develop and manage sales and renewal contracts through EAB's contracting system Assist EAB Director in providing customer support to current partners Associate Responsibilities: Proactively communicate updates to EAB Directors on assigned tasks Work closely with EAB Directors on strategies to secure new partners, renew existing partners, and/or maintain partner relationships with current partners Upward manage EAB Directors and team members to ensure deadlines and goals are being met Make recommendations on best practices for process improvements to help operationalize business efficiencies across the Commercial Operations department Participate in regular Associate training and development sessions Deepen understanding of EAB's product offerings and research Special projects as needed, in support of the Commercial Operations department Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Strong academic record Must possess at least two of the following: Experience leading or taking initiative Experience working in a team environment Sales, account management, or project management experience Experience in an office setting Ideal Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively by phone and email with external and internal team members Demonstrates poise, maturity, and resilience with internal and external audiences Proven experience managing multiple, competing priorities; demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks and activities efficiently and according to importance Ability to take initiative on projects and through external interactions Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable working and continual learning environment in support of EAB's DE&I Promise Compensation: The anticipated starting salary for this role is $41,000 per year. At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to "make education smarter and our communities stronger" we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-19