E-Rate Program Specialist

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Wilmington, OH

Connection

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Full-Time

Overview: The E-Rate Account Manager is responsible for growing the E-Rate business, a federally funded discount program for schools that are dedicated to ensuring every school in America can offer its students internet connectivity in a very cost-effective way. The E-Rate Account Manager is a specialist in the program and ensures growth through data mining, lead generation, and conducting proactive cold calls with Account Managers to active and inactive customers.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The E-Rate Account Manager, as subject matter expert, completes all E-Rate order entry, ensures order and program compliancy, and troubleshoots any order that may get stuck somewhere along the process, and takes corrective action.</li> <li>The E-Rate Account Manager conducts E-Rate needs assessments for customers and provides viable technology solutions through the utilization of internal and external resources.</li> <li>The E-Rate Account Manager ensures the growth of the E-Rate business in line with company sales goals and established position metrics.</li> </ul>
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience, along with a minimum of 2 years work experience.<br /> <br />Required competencies:<br /> <ul> <li>Basic computer knowledge with ability to operate keyboard for data entry.</li> <li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with ability to create a document or simple spreadsheet</li> <li>Adept at proactively finding business opportunities within existing customer base</li> <li>Understanding inside sales strategies and upselling for upgrades and other add on products</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of Business Development with ability to create new lines of business</li> <li>Creative with ability to develop original solutions to problems</li> <li>Adaptable with ability to switch tasks based on shifting priorities</li> <li>Quick study with ability to master a situation or learn new things with minimum direction or training</li> <li>Interpersonal skills with ability to work well with all levels of the organization</li> </ul>