Business Developer

The Machinists Institute; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Machinists Institute is seeking a Senior Director of Partnerships to forge strategic alliances across various industries, focusing on workforce training and development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in business development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for promoting education and apprenticeship opportunities. This full-time role based in Seattle offers a competitive salary and benefits package, advancing the Institute's mission of fostering community growth and career success.

Benefits

Generous health and welfare benefits

401k match

Retirement contributions into a savings plan

Generous leave

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Demonstrated success in sales and partnerships.
• Ability to travel and engage in public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic partnerships with employers.
• Provide guidance on apprenticeship programs.
• Engage with industry leaders to promote training.

Skills

Excellent presentation skills

Relationship-based consultative sales

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Creative outreach ideas

Ability to adapt to different work environments

Experience developing partnerships

Education

Associate degree in education or business administration

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Sales CRMs

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Direct message the job poster from The Machinists Institute

Sr Director of Partnerships @ Machinists Institute | Connecting People | Building Solutions | Connecting Ecosystems

Business Developer

Full Time

Professional

Seattle, WA, US

Today

Requisition ID:1012

ApplySalary Range:

$85,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Business Developer

The Machinists Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit was created by the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers District 751 to fill a vital role for training and apprenticeship programs for the community. MI provides world class training to current and future aerospace, automotive and manufacturing workers. The Institute focuses on providing living-wage career opportunities through education and training across the state.

The Business Development Manager is committed to developing and managing strategic partnerships between MI and employers representing aerospace, manufacturing, maritime, robotics, milling and automotive industries. They work with employers and stakeholders to identify training needs and promote MI training programs including Registered Apprenticeship programs, incumbent worker trainings and other relevant opportunities related to MI program offerings.

Location: Seattle, WA

Reports to: Sr. Director of Partnerships

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and advance strategic partnerships between statewide employers representing multiple industries and the MI. Work with industry leaders to help identify their priority workforce training and hiring needs.
• Provide professional guidance and consultation regarding the development, management, and operation of their apprenticeship programs. Services include identifying the skill set needed by employees to obtain the highest level of productivity while maintaining quality standards. Serve as the liaison among participating companies, partner organizations.
• Communicate industry feedback to MI to support responsiveness to industry.
• Proactively engage with industry leaders to promote MI programs, including recruitment and sponsorship of apprentices, curriculum development, equipment selection, worksite tours, and potential donations.
• Serve as a liaison to statewide employers to promote work-based learning programs such as registered apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships and other similar models.
• Work collaboratively with statewide educational, economic and workforce development agencies supporting the manufacturing, aerospace and automotive sectors such as school districts, universities, chambers of commerce, workforce boards, and economic development agencies to align industry engagement, articulate seamless pathways for these careers, and promote MI programs.
• Collaborate with industry partners to share best practices and leverage resources to help Washington’s manufacturing, automotive and aerospace sectors remain competitive in national and global markets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in education, business administration or a subject related to the area of job focus. Apprenticeship experience may substitute for educational requirements. Relevant business experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to travel, coordinate events and make large and small group presentations.
• Excellent presentation skills - both online and face to face - are essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Sales CRMS and use of audio visual equipment
• Demonstrated record of success in relationship-based consultative sales
• Self-starter with creative outreach ideas - explores new ways forward
• Ability to adapt to different work environments and propensity to look for opportunities and innovative solutions when presented with a challenge.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic industry, academic, and community partnerships and effectively communicating across sectors.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity and inclusion.

The qualifications listed within the job description are intended as a guide and we do not expect candidates to bring all experiences and skills listed. Research supports that self-selecting out of potential professional opportunities is particularly common among individuals with identities that are marginalized in professional spaces. So, if you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of the position, we encourage you to apply so that we have an opportunity to learn more about you and the unique strengths you would bring to the work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Machinists Institute is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of any and all legally protected status.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Salary and Benefits

• The starting salary for the position is $85,000 - $90,000 base + bonuses. The Machinists Institute also provides generous health and welfare benefits, 401k match, retirement contributions into a savings plan, and generous leave.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Technical and Vocational Training

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Machinists Institute by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Business Development Specialist” roles.

Business Development Consultant - Satellite Propulsion

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.