Senior Community Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee a dynamic pipeline of employer relationships within designated communities.

• Promote the recognition of the ACT WorkKeys NCRC and encourage the adoption of WorkKeys workforce tools.

• Build connections with chambers of commerce and economic development organizations.

• Position the WRC certification as a vital asset for workforce and talent attraction.

• Manage a portfolio of WRC communities and monitor certification advancements.

• Identify opportunities for growth and take actions to propel communities forward.

• Expand the distribution of WorkKeys curriculum licenses, assessments, and credentials.

• Collaborate with ACT Sales on contract management.

• Link communities to federal and state workforce funding sources.

• Facilitate networking and partnerships among employers, training providers, workforce boards, and educational partners.

• Keep accurate CRM pipeline records.

• Provide consistent reporting on employer acquisition, community development, and product growth.

• Conduct structured onboarding for the WRC six-level framework and WorkKeys product suite.

• Operate independently across the assigned portfolio while contributing to broader WRC strategic objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in account management, business development, or economic development with proven growth results.

• Experience in managing a portfolio of accounts or community/government partnerships.

• Proven success in selling or positioning workforce, education, or credentialing solutions to employers or workforce organizations.

• Proficient in CRM and possess strong pipeline management skills.

• Exceptional presentation and communication abilities for both internal and external audiences at all organizational levels.

• Willingness to travel 30-50% within the assigned region.

• Candidates based in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Kansas are preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economic Development, Workforce Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the necessity for visa sponsorship.

• A Master’s degree in business, economic development, workforce development, or a related field is preferred.

• Familiarity with federal workforce funding programs such as WIOA or Perkins is preferred.

• Experience collaborating with chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, or workforce investment boards is preferred.

• Background in consultative or solution selling in a B2B or government-related context is preferred.

• Familiarity with ACT WorkKeys products and the NCRC credentialing ecosystem is preferred.

• Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Flexible health spending accounts.

• Flexible dependent spending accounts.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid time off.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Opportunities for team member growth and development.

• ACT team member experiences to enhance connections, explore ideas, learn from customers, and celebrate achievements.