About the role
Leland’s mission is to unlock human potential by making the world’s expertise more accessible. Our platform connects ambitious people with coaching, content, and courses that can can help them achieve their career and educational goals. Since our founding in 2021, we’ve helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals, raised $19M from world-class investors, and built the industry leader in educational, career, and AI coaching.
We’re looking for a talented sales professional who will be instrumental in scaling our consumer sales efforts and driving the growth of our business. You will manage the entire sales process from sign up to purchase for thousands of customers. If you are interested in sales and growth, working with an experienced team, joining a well-funded high-growth startup, and making a meaningful impact in the world, we’d love to chat.
What you’ll be doing:
Consistently achieve monthly revenue targets through sales
Oversee the sales lifecycle for Leland clients from sign up to booking a course and/or 1:1 coaching
Help build a strong sales pipeline through outreach and other marketing channels
Develop a strong knowledge of the 30+ featured coaching categories on the Leland platform (e.g., PM, Consulting, IB, College, MBA, etc.)
Build trust with prospective clients and assist them with finding the right expert(s) and offering(s) that will help them accomplish their ambitious goals
Build winning playbooks, trainings materials, and other resources to help the team succeed
Contribute to our team culture by fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment
Your skills and experience:
You are passionate about selling and driving business growth
You have experience with or a knowledge of recruiting for IB, VC, PE, PM, etc. and/or applying to graduate school (MBA, Law School, Med School, etc.)
You are an outstanding communicator with excellent people skills
You are a team player and will strive to find ways to make our team win
You are scrappy and willing to get into the weeds
You are customer-centric and passionate about ensuring client success
You are motivated by goals and are a high achiever
BA or BS degree
Why Leland?
The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment
We don't hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company
Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.
Aplyr's read
Leland is redefining education by connecting students with expert mentors for personalized guidance in college admissions and career advancement.
What's promising
- •Leland offers a unique mentorship model tailored to individual student needs.
- •The company is actively expanding its coaching roles, highlighting growth potential.
- •Leland integrates AI to enhance educational experiences and outcomes.
What to watch
- •Contract-based roles may offer limited job security and benefits.
- •The niche focus on college admissions may limit broader market appeal.
- •Dependence on mentor availability could impact service consistency.
Why Leland
- •Leland's platform uniquely combines AI with personalized mentorship.
- •The company provides specialized coaching for niche industries like hedge funds and private equity.
- •Leland's focus on AI-driven education sets it apart in the ed-tech space.
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About Leland
Leland is an online platform that connects students with mentors to help them navigate the college admissions process and beyond.
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