U.S. Education Sales / Cold Calling Specialist – K-12, SAT & ACT
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We are looking for a U.S.-based sales/cold-calling specialist to help us introduce **UScore Academy**, an online education platform offering learning and practice resources for **K-12 students, as well as SAT and ACT preparation**. This is an initial **2-week pilot, approximately 10–15 hours per week**, with the possibility of ongoing work for someone who produces strong results. ### What you will do * Make outbound calls to qualified U.S. leads * Speak with parents in a friendly, professional, natural manner * Introduce UScore Academy and explain the value of the platform * Identify the student's grade level and educational needs * Introduce the appropriate free demo/trial * Help interested parents or students create an account * Follow up with interested prospects * Encourage qualified users to consider the premium program * Track calls, outcomes, demos, signups, and follow-ups * Report common questions, objections, and feedback from parents ### Our audience UScore Academy serves families with students across: * K-12 academic learning and practice * Math, science, English and other academic subjects * SAT preparation * ACT preparation * Students looking for additional practice, structured learning, and test preparation ### What we are looking for The ideal candidate has: * Excellent spoken English and clear communication * Experience speaking with U.S. customers * Cold-calling or inside-sales experience * A friendly, consultative sales style * Ability to communicate effectively with parents * Education, tutoring, EdTech, test-preparation, or SaaS sales experience is a strong plus * Good organization and follow-up skills * Reliable availability during U.S. hours We want someone who can **build trust with parents, understand their needs, explain the appropriate UScore Academy offering, and turn the conversation into a free demo or signup.** ### Sales approach This is not a high-pressure telemarketing position. The basic process is: **Call → Introduce → Understand needs → Recommend relevant program → Free demo/trial → Signup → Follow up → Premium conversion** We will provide product information and basic sales guidance. We want the salesperson to communicate naturally rather than simply read a script. ### Compensation **$15–$20/hour** We are starting with a small pilot. Performance bonuses may be available for qualified demos, verified signups, and premium conversions. ### To apply Please answer these questions: 1. Where are you located in the U.S.? 2. Describe your cold-calling/sales experience. 3. Have you sold to U.S. parents or families before? 4. Have you worked in education, tutoring, EdTech, test preparation, or SaaS? 5. How many outbound calls can you comfortably make per hour? 6. How would you respond if a parent says, "I'm not interested"? 7. Please provide a **60–90 second audio recording** demonstrating how you would introduce UScore Academy to a parent with a student. 8. What hours are you available to make calls? 9. Are you comfortable starting with a 2-week pilot? Please do not send a generic proposal. We are specifically looking for someone who can communicate naturally with U.S. parents and help turn qualified conversations into demos, signups, and ultimately paying customers.
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
$15.00
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$20.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- One-time projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
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