Job Description

SUMMER SALES & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS: SOUTHWESTERN ADVANTAGE IS SEEKING COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM ALL MAJORS FOR A PAID SUMMER WORK/INTERNSHIP POSITION. FOR OVER 150 YEARS SOUTHWESTERN ADVANTAGE HAS PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS TO GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE AND EARN FUNDS TO OFFSET THE COST OF COLLEGE. STUDENTS RECEIVE 100 TO 300 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL SALES, LEADERSHIP, AND MARKETING COACHING. THIS TRAINING TRANSFERS INTO 3 OPTIONAL UPPER-DIVISION COLLEGE CREDITS THAT ARE TRANSFERRABLE AS COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING COURSES. SOUTHWESTERN ADVANTAGE ACTS AS A PROGRAM TO DEVELOP AND TRAIN STUDENTS FOR FUTURE CAREER POSITIONS WITH OVER 30 SISTER COMPANIES IN THE SOUTHWESTERN FAMILY OF COMPANIES. IN OUR SALES PROGRAM, STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO RUN THEIR OWN BUSINESS AND FOSTER EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CONSUMERS. THE AVERAGE STUDENT MAKES $9,500 OVER THE COURSE OF OUR 3 MONTH SUMMER PROGRAM WHILE TOP FIRST-YEAR PERFORMERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE UP TO $30,000. DUE TO THE INHERENT CHALLENGES IN THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS DEVELOP VITAL "SOFT-SKILLS" SUCH AS COMMUNICATION SKILLS, PROBLEM SOLVING, POSITIVE MINDSET, LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT SKILLS, AND CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED IN ANY CAREER. STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL REMOTELY FOR THE SUMMER AND GAIN VALUABLE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH THIS PROCESS. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION WILL TAKE OVER THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES AND HAVE THESE QUALIFICATIONS. RESPONSIBILITIES: ENGAGING IN CONSULTATIVE DIRECT SALES OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES COMMUNICATING WITH ANYWHERE BETWEEN 2-TO-5,000 FAMILIES FROM VARIOUS ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS CREATING RELATIONSHIPS AND BUILDING RAPPORT WITH CUSTOMERS EXECUTE ALL ORDERING, INVENTORY, SALES, ACCOUNTING, SCHEDULING, AND DELIVERY OF PRODUCT (AFTER AMPLE TRAINING IS PROVIDED) QUALIFICATIONS: MUST BE A COLLEGE STUDENT OR RECENT COLLEGE GRAD POSITIVE ATTITUDE GOAL SETTING SKILLS PERSONAL MOTIVATION STRONG WORK ETHIC TEACHABLE AND COACHABLE WILLINGNESS TO LEARN AND DEVELOP BUSINESS SKILLS INDEPENDENT DECISION MAKER CHECK US OUT BELOW! INSTAGRAM: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/SOUTHWESTERNADVANTAGE/?HL=EN FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SOUTHWESTERNADVANTAGE/ REVIEWS: HTTP://SOUTHWESTERNADVANTAGEREVIEWS.COM/ IMPORTANT NOTE: We aim to ensure the safety of all participants in our program during these unprecedented times. Regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, our company is adhering to all CDC regulations and adapting our sales process to current guidelines.

Company Description

The Southwestern Advantage mission is to help young people develop the skills and character they need to reach their goals. Our early learning, homework help, and college prep resources help millions of kids get better grades, save time, and feel excited about school. These products are marketed by college students and recent graduates building their own businesses and gaining the tools they need for success in life.