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Sylvan Learning

Center Director

paramus, NJ

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General Summary

The Center Director is responsible for managing the overall customer experience, sales, and local marketing strategies of the Center to achieve performance goals and grow the Center. The Center Director is also responsible for managing the day-to-day Center operations to ensure a consistent, quality educational experience for Sylvan customers while managing costs. He/she ensures that policies and procedures are executed according to Sylvan standards. The Director manages and coaches Center staff and serves as the principle point of contact for the Franchisee.

General Summary

The Center Director is responsible for managing the overall customer experience, sales, and local marketing strategies of the Center to achieve performance goals and grow the Center. The Center Director is also responsible for managing the day-to-day Center operations to ensure a consistent, quality educational experience for Sylvan customers while managing costs. He/she ensures that policies and procedures are executed according to Sylvan standards. The Director manages and coaches Center staff and serves as the principle point of contact for the Franchisee.

Essential Job Functions

Ensures timely and high quality personal customer service response to all calls and walk-in inquiries; Ensures calls get answered during business hours

Manages the day-to-day operation of the Center

Meets sales and expense financial targets

Monitors and tracks Center performance, Profit and Loss controls, revenues, expenses, and fee collection; Recommends and implements interventions to improve performance

Selects, develops, motivates, and monitors Center staff; Conducts regular performance reviews

Reviews all corporate communication and ensures communications flow to the Center’s staff

Confers with customers at each stage of the customer lifecycle; Directs the sales and service process throughout the customer lifecycle to keep customers enrolled

Promotes financing options that meet the customer’s needs and manages the application/closing process

Manages marketing and sales activities to drive new enrollments

Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with teachers, educational specialists and other school administrators and parent/teacher organizations

Conducts school visits to establish and maintain relationships with school personnel for partnership and marketing purposes

Ensures the professional appearance of the Center according to Sylvan standards

Ensures adherence to established Sylvan operating standards with particular attention to student safety and well-being

Knowledge Required

Four year degree required

Experience using Microsoft Office and other standard business applications used by the Center, including current social media tools

Experience using Microsoft Word and other standard business applications used by the Center

Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones

Experience using social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) preferred

Familiarity with instructional technology and tablet computers preferred

Skills And Abilities Required

Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; Outgoing people-oriented approach preferred

Proven ability to effectively use customer service and consultative sales skills to establish and build relationships

Sales skills with a strong sense of urgency

Ability to supervise, coach, and develop Center staff

Strong presentation skills for small group opportunities

Ability to track and interpret business metrics and financial statements

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Strong word processing, data entry, and other administrative skills

Strong organizational skills; Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible

Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing; Ability to proofread and edit copy

Ability to work collaboratively; Strong team player

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job responsibilities or skills, knowledge and abilities required.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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