Account Manager - Education Partnerships

Abilene Christian University; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University seeks a Business Development professional for ACU Dallas, focusing on Education products. This remote role involves travel, building relationships with education leaders, and aligning ACU programs with workforce development needs.

You will lead sales, manage client relationships, and provide product leadership, leveraging Salesforce CRM to support education partnerships across K–12 and higher education sectors.

Qualifications

• Background in early childhood, K-12, or community college educational teaching and leadership.
• Past experience with at least three years of educational administration at the district level.
• Advanced degree in teaching, business, or educational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Sales and Negotiation
• Client Relationship Management
• Product Leadership
• Salesforce (CRM management)

Skills

Sales & Negotiation

Client Relationships

Product Leadership

CRM management - Salesforce

Education

Advanced degree in teaching or educational leadership

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

ACU is affiliated with the Fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

Responsible for Business Development at ACU Dallas for Education products.This job is remote with travel.

Imagine helping education organizations and their leaders develop, support, and retain great educators, from early childhood through K–12 and community colleges. In this role, you’ll build relationships with education leaders, listen to the challenges they are facing, and connect them with ACU programs and pathways designed to meet their workforce and professional development needs. You’ll be a trusted partner, helping organizations address some of the most significant challenges facing education today while making a meaningful impact in the lives and careers of educators, future educators, and leaders.

Major Responsibilities:

• Sales and Negotiation

• Client Relationship Management

• Product Leadership

• Salesforce (CRM management)

Essential Duties:

• Sales and Negotiation

• Client Relationship Management

• Product Leadership

Professional Development and Skills Requirements

• Skills

Qualifications

Professional

• A background in early childhood, K-12, or community college educational teaching and leadership with a strong passion for developing and supporting teachers and administrators

• Past experience with at least three years of educational administration at the district level.

Personal

• An advanced degree in teaching, business, or educational leadership.

Physical Demands

• Most work is performed in front of a computer, on the telephone, or in person on client sites. One must be able to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods.

• Manage conversations in person, online, and by telephone

• Limited travel – locations vary; some overnight trips may be necessary.

• Work well under pressure and manage stress well.

• Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear to perform essential functions.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.