Business Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Identify potential corporate partnership prospects within the Fortune 1000 for National University.

• Cultivate and expand strategic partnerships to meet partnership development and enrollment goals.

• Serve as the primary contact and account manager for a portfolio of corporate partners.

• Oversee corporate contracts, vendor agreements, invoices, documentation, and compliance matters.

• Reach out to prospects via email, phone, in-person meetings, direct mail, and networking events.

• Plan and manage recruitment initiatives such as webinars, sponsorships, advertising, education fairs, trade shows, conferences, open houses, and meetings for prospective students.

• Evaluate business operations to highlight opportunities and identify obstacles from inquiry to admission.

• Provide responsive support to internal clients, external partners, and corporate personnel while ensuring high standards of customer service.

• Conduct research on prospective clients and prioritize target organizations and initiatives.

• Utilize both traditional and innovative sales strategies to secure business.

• Create and implement partnership agreements and MOUs that stimulate student interest and admissions.

• Manage projects related to newsletters, presentations, website updates, links, flyers, advertising, and enrollment initiatives.

• Achieve and surpass quarterly lead-generation and enrollment targets.

• Travel within the assigned geographic area, with up to 50% dedicated to partnership cultivation and events.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

• At least five years of experience in business development, operations, and relationship management with corporate leaders and academic professionals.

• Proven experience in developing and managing sales relationships with enterprise-level clients.

• Outstanding community relations and representation capabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, strategic-thinking, and communication skills.

• Ability to foster relationships with internal and external partners as well as corporate entities.

• Demonstrated ability to achieve measurable and ambitious goals.

• Capability to work independently on complex projects without requiring detailed instructions.

• Strong proficiency in computer and database management.

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM.

• Willingness to learn new software applications as necessary.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse cultures, ethnic groups, lifestyles, and backgrounds.

• Frequent travel, up to 50%, is required.

• A Master’s degree, three years of experience in higher education, CRM experience, and bilingual proficiency in Spanish are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.

• Competitive salary and benefits packages.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Remote-first work advantages.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunity.