Childcare Sales Development Representative (Enrollment Specialist)

Childcare Sales Development Representative (Enrollment Specialist) Plainfield, IL Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Qualifications Community outreach programs Sales reporting Customer relationship building Client onboarding Phone communication Student recruitment Greeting customers Early childhood education Lead generation Mid-level Social media platforms Key Performance Indicators Revenue target achievement Prospecting Networking through strategic partnership building Sales pipeline management CRM system proficiency Strategic partnerships Communication skills Marketing Conducting sales calls Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description About Us At Little Learner Children's Academy, we believe that every child deserves a strong start — and every family deserves a supportive partner in their childcare journey. With multiple thriving centers and a commitment to quality education, we're looking for a passionate, results-oriented Sales Director to lead our enrollment and growth initiativ Position Summary The Childcare Sales Development Representative (SDR) is responsible for driving new family enrollment through proactive outreach, relationship-building, and effective lead qualification. This role focuses on converting inquiries into tours, tours into enrollments, and enrollments into long-term family partnerships. The SDR ensures every lead is nurtured to the point of Sales Ready Revenue (SRR) —meaning fully qualified and ready to start care. ⸻ Key Responsibilities 1. Lead Management & Outreach Respond promptly to all incoming inquiries (phone, email, web, social media, walk-ins). Make outbound calls, texts, and emails to nurture leads and encourage tours. Track all lead activity in CRM or center management software (Procare, Brightwheel, CRM tools). 2. Tour Scheduling & Conversion Conduct engaging and informative family tours that highlight curriculum, safety, and school culture. Follow up with families post-tour to address questions and close enrollment. Maintain a high tour-to-enrollment conversion rate. 3. Sales Ready Revenue (SRR) Qualification Identify families who are ready to start care and ensure all documents, immunizations, and payments are submitted. Move qualified leads into the "Sales Ready Revenue" status—meaning the child is fully prepared to start care. Coordinate start dates with teachers and directors to ensure a smooth onboarding. 4. Marketing & Community Outreach Support center marketing efforts, including open houses, community events, and referral campaigns. Promote enrollment incentives, scholarship programs, and seasonal promotions. Build partnerships with local businesses, schools, and parent groups. 5. Family Relationship Building Provide a warm, welcoming, and supportive onboarding experience. Maintain relationships with prospective families who are not yet ready to enroll. Communicate center strengths and differentiators with confidence and professionalism. 6. Reporting & Performance Metrics Track and report the following

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Lead-to-tour rate Tour-to-enrollment conversion rate Sales Ready Revenue (SRR) pipeline Enrollment growth Monthly revenue targets ⸻ Qualifications Experience in childcare, early childhood education, or customer service preferred. Sales or enrollment background strongly preferred. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Strong organizational and follow-up skills. Knowledge of childcare licensing rules a plus. ⸻ Key Strengths Warm, friendly, and family-centered approach Strong closer with the ability to build trust quickly Confident presenter of childcare program benefits Detail-oriented with strong follow-through Goal-driven with a passion for helping families