★ Sales - IT Career Advisor - Closer ($72K - $144K Remote)

Compensation $72k – $144k OTE • Commission Only • 1099 Contract 100% commission, no base salary. This is a 1099 independent contractor role. On-target earnings: $72K–$144K ($6K–$12K/month depending on performance). Commissions are uncapped, with monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses on top. During your initial training and ramp period (typically the first 30–45 days), expect limited earnings while you complete product and sales training; first commissions typically land in your second month. Overview NGT Academy was founded by Air Force veterans on the belief that education should prepare people for the workforce the same way military training does, with real-world skills instead of four years of debt for a degree that doesn't teach what employers actually need. We're on a mission to place 1 million people into tech careers by 2030, and we need closers who can turn conversations into career transformations. This is a commission-only 1099 contractor role for experienced sales professionals who bet on themselves. You'll own the full enrollment conversation from first call to close, working via Zoom with prospects who've already expressed interest in changing their careers. The product has 800+ five-star Trustpilot reviews, so your job is helping the right people say yes. Fully remote; our team spans the United States, Canada, and Europe. If you're confident in your ability to close, keep reading. Our Values Kaizen: continuous improvement, 1% better every day Extreme Ownership: 100% accountability, no excuses Customer Obsession: obsessed with our students' success Gratitude & Respect: for teammates, students, and prospects alike Data Driven: decisions based on numbers, not gut Excellence: quality over quantity What You'll Own Full-cycle enrollment conversations via Zoom, from initial consultation through close Clear enrollment targets within a proven, high-ticket program Objection handling at a senior level, addressing concerns about career change, investment, time commitment, and ROI with confidence and empathy Tracking your pipeline in CRM, following up consistently, and nurturing leads who need time Coordinating student handoffs with Student Success on payments, withdrawals, and support questions What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days) Completed product and sales training; learned from top performers Closing enrollments independently with consistent conversion rates Earning $6K+ months regularly Developed your own objection-handling playbook based on what's working Received positive feedback from enrolled students on their experience You're a Fit If You have 3+ years of sales experience with a track record of hitting or exceeding quota You've closed high-ticket or consultative deals where prospects needed to trust you before buying You're confident in commission-only compensation because you know you can close You make decisions quickly and don't need hand-holding on pipeline management You're hungry and coachable. Even as an experienced closer, you actively look for feedback and room to improve You believe in education as a path to career change. You only sell what you'd recommend to a friend Do Not Apply If You Have less than 3 years of sales experience Want this role for schedule flexibility and travel freedom only Aren't willing to put in the hours it takes to build a pipeline in your first months Have no interest in continuing to train and sharpen your sales skills Can't take direct criticism or coaching Keep reading if that isn't you. Bonus Points Experience in EdTech, career services, or training enrollment Background selling to career changers, veterans, or non-traditional learners Familiarity with CRM tools (HubSpot or similar) Why NGT Academy 800+ five-star Trustpilot reviews back the product. When you close someone, you're genuinely helping them change their life. Leads come through marketing, already interested. Your job is the conversation, not the cold call. Commission is uncapped, with monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses on top. Close more, earn more. No waiting on anyone to approve a raise. Backed by Y Combinator (W18) and $18M+ raised, with 50+ employees. This isn't fly-by-night. How to Apply Complete our Intake Form within 48 hours of applying: The form takes 5–8 minutes total and asks you to confirm your contact info, upload your resume, and share a 2–3 minute Loom video link answering two questions: (1) Tell us about yourself, and (2) Why are you interested in this role at NGT Academy? Loom is free at loom.com. Record yourself on camera, keep it 2–3 minutes (videos outside this range won't be reviewed), and paste the share link into the form. No completed Intake Form, no review. This step is how we screen for people who take initiative and communicate clearly. About NGT Academy Backed by Y Combinator (W18) and $18M+ from top Silicon Valley investors, we've earned 800+ five-star reviews on Trustpilot. Our students go from zero experience to job-ready in 20 weeks, not 4 years.

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