Salesperson and Community Outreach

Title: Salesperson & Community Outreach Specialist (Contract, Remote)

Company: College Ready

Employment type: Contract (1099) | Remote | Flexible hours

About College Ready

College Ready is an international college admissions consulting agency founded by two‑time best‑selling author Shellee Howard. What began as one mom’s journey to guide her son—who graduated from Harvard debt‑free—has grown into a movement helping families navigate admissions, scholarships, and financial aid with clarity and confidence. Our mission is to simplify the college process and create a custom strategy so students are accepted into their best‑fit college and graduate with a return on their investment.

Role Overview

This contractor role blends consultative sales with community outreach—ideal for a people‑first professional who turns conversations into measurable results. You will source your own leads, run Zoom consults, and convert warm interest into clients. You will also cultivate partnerships and represent College Ready at virtual and in‑person events.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engaging Zoom presentations; tailor solutions to family goals and constraints.
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline; follow up consistently to close sales.
• Identify, attend, and leverage community events (virtual and in‑person) for brand awareness and referrals.
• Develop and execute outreach strategies that drive qualified conversations.
• Collaborate with the internal team to ensure a seamless client experience from first call to handoff.
• Maintain accurate records of sales and outreach activities in the CRM (Go High Level ).
• Speed‑to‑Lead: first outreach within 30 minutes (business hours)
• Pipeline Hygiene: next step + date on every opportunity; same‑day notes

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Are a people‑first communicator with strong Zoom presentation skills
• Are a self‑starter motivated by results and purpose
• Are organized, detail‑oriented, and excellent at time management
• Are passionate about education and positive social impact
• Are eager to learn new technologies and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Education, Communications, or related field
• Proven sales experience (presentations and follow‑up to close)
• Community outreach and relationship‑building experience
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Experience in educational consulting is a plus (not required)

Compensation & Tools

• Contract (1099), commission‑only (see Appendix A if requested)
• Tools:
  Zoom, Google Workspace, Go High Level  (CRM), e‑signature

How to Apply

Send your résumé and a brief note on why this mission matters to you, plus a 150‑word sample follow‑up email, to with the subject line:
Sales and Outreach – Your Name. Optionally include links to a 2–3 minute intro video and relevant achievements.

College Ready operates like a high‑performing family—flexible, accountable, and human. Founder Shellee Howard leads with transparency and heart, pairing visionary direction with process‑driven teammates who love checklists, calm execution, and integrity.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all contractors and employees. A background check may be required prior to engagement.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Education Administration Programs

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