Manager, Strategic Partnerships

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop, oversee, and enhance collaborations with employers, healthcare organizations, workforce development agencies, and other key partners.

• Formulate account strategies aimed at boosting engagement, utilization, and enrollment growth.

• Act as a trusted consultant to executive leaders, HR teams, and talent development stakeholders.

• Discover opportunities to fortify partnerships and broaden Post University's influence.

• Create and sustain a pipeline of potential partners.

• Network and cultivate relationships that lead to new partnership possibilities.

• Employ a consultative sales approach to comprehend workforce challenges and propose educational solutions.

• Represent Post University at industry events, conferences, and networking gatherings.

• Implement outreach strategies that yield applications, enrollments, and student starts.

• Conduct presentations, webinars, information sessions, and partner events.

• Advocate for educational opportunities to employees and eligible family members.

• Support workforce development, career advancement, and continuing education initiatives.

• Collaborate with enrollment, marketing, academic, and student support teams.

• Assist in developing campaigns and initiatives that align with organizational growth objectives.

• Share market insights and best practices to enhance partnership performance.

• Meet enrollment, student start, and partnership growth targets.

• Monitor partner activity, pipeline performance, and conversion metrics.

• Maintain precise CRM records and account forecasts.

• Provide regular updates and business reviews to leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside in the Nashville, TN area to service TN, KY, and WV.

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• 3+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, account management, sales, workforce development, recruiting, or higher education.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and cultivate high-value business relationships.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Experience in engaging with executive-level decision-makers.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Proficient in CRM platforms and Microsoft Office.

• Preferred: Background in healthcare, workforce development, employer partnerships, or higher education.

• Preferred: Familiarity with employee education benefits and tuition assistance programs.

• Preferred: Experience with Salesforce or comparable CRM platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Professional development opportunities and tuition assistance.