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Posted August 23, 2026

Educational Sales Representative (Remote)

Nerdy
Saint Louis, MO, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Description:


Fully Remote · Full-Time · Paid Training Included


Just graduated and looking for a first role that actually invests in you? At Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) — the company behind Varsity Tutors — you'll launch your career helping families find the right learning solutions, while we teach you consultative sales from the ground up.


About Nerdy:

We're redrawing the blueprint of learning. Our Live + AI™ platform pairs real human expertise with generative AI to drive measurable academic results at global scale. We move fast, reward results, and stay focused on our mission: helping people learn. Learn more about Nerdy at www.nerdy.com.


Why this is a great first job:
  • Paid, structured training — six full weeks learning the craft before you're on your own
  • Learn the AI tools everyone's hiring for — you'll use cutting-edge generative AI every day and build skills that compound across any career
  • Real mentorship and development, not just a handbook and a headset
  • Clear, fast advancement — pay rises with impact, not years served
Where this role can take you:

This isn't a dead-end first job. Strong performers move into:

  • Sales - Senior Sales Representative and beyond
  • Training - coaching and developing the next class of reps
  • Leadership - team and people management
  • Operations and other areas of the business as you discover what you love

You'll start by mastering one role — and from there, the career tracks are yours to choose based on performance.


What you'll actually do:
  • Have genuine conversations with families about their learning goals
  • Recommend the right solutions and guide them to a confident decision
  • Hit clear, measurable targets (and get rewarded when you beat them)
Compensation:
  • $53,600 target — $41,600 base ($20/hr) + $12,000 variable (after training)
  • Top performers earn $80,000+
  • Advancement based on results, not tenure
Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with immediate company match — no vesting delay
  • Generous parental & adoption leave
  • Company MacBook + headphones
  • Free learning membership for your whole household
  • Daily access to the AI tools that make you faster and sharper
Schedule (Central Time):


  • Paid Training Schedule (Virtual | 6 weeks total):
    • Training for all 6 weeks will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time (with a 1-hour unpaid lunch taken at the same time each day).
  • Post-Training Schedule: After successful completion of training, your permanent schedule will be one of the options below (Central Time). Exact assignment will be reviewed during the interview process.
    • Schedule Option A: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT
    • Schedule Option B: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | 12:00 PM–8:00 PM CT
    • Schedule Option C: Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT
    • Schedule Option D: Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | 12:00 PM–8:00 PM CT
    • Schedule Option E: Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT
    • Schedule Option F: Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | 12:00 PM–8:00 PM CT
  • You'll need to be available for all training hours and your permanent (possibly split-shift) schedule.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree (recent grads encouraged to apply!)
  • Drive to hit goals and a coachable, growth mindset
  • Strong communication skills and genuine care for the people you talk to
  • Comfort with technology and eagerness to learn AI tools
  • A reliable, distraction-free remote work setup
  • Bonus: any teaching, tutoring, campus leadership, or customer-facing experience

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