Business Development Partner (Commission-Only)

56 company LLC; United States; Remote; USD 20,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

56 Company LLC is seeking a remote, independent contractor to drive new business for colleges, universities and training organizations. You will identify prospects, build relationships with decision-makers, and steer opportunities toward signed agreements.

Compensation is strictly commission-based with 5%–15% of the first project value and no cap. Ideal candidates have established connections with higher education or corporate training decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Existing relationships with higher education leaders, workforce development professionals, learning and development teams, academic administrators, school district leaders, or corporate training decision-makers.
• Experience in education, training, consulting, business development, or sales is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential clients and conduct outreach.
• Build relationships with decision-makers.
• Schedule discovery meetings and lead early sales conversations.
• Help move opportunities toward a signed agreement.

Job description

56 Company LLC | Remote (U.S. preferred) | Independent contractor | Commission only: 5% - 15% of first project value, no cap

About Us

56 Company LLC is a growing instructional design and educational technology company. We help colleges, universities, workforce-development organizations, schools, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations develop:

• Academic programs and courses
• Online learning experiences
• Curriculum and instructional materials
• Educational technology solutions
• Accessibility-focused training resources

Our team handles scoping, pricing, proposals, contracts, and project delivery. We’re looking for a partner who brings the relationships and the sales energy.

What You’ll Do

Your primary responsibility is generating new business. You will:

• Identify potential clients and conduct outreach
• Build relationships with decision-makers
• Schedule discovery meetings and lead early sales conversations
• Help move opportunities toward a signed agreement

Potential clients include colleges and universities, continuing education departments, workforce-development organizations, school districts, training companies, corporate learning and development teams, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations.

What 56 Company Handles

Curriculum creation, proposals, pricing, contract negotiation and signing, and project delivery.

Ideal Background

We’re especially interested in people who already have relationships with higher education leaders, workforce development professionals, learning and development teams, academic administrators, school district leaders, or corporate training decision-makers. Experience in education, training, consulting, business development, or sales is welcome.

Compensation

This is a commission-only opportunity. There is no base salary, draw, or retainer. Commission is earned only after a client signs and 56 Company receives payment.

• 10% - 15% of the first project’s value when you actively manage prospecting, relationship development, and the sales process through to a signed agreement
• Paid within 15 days of each client payment, with installment payments paid proportionally
• A written independent contractor agreement covering credit for introductions, brand use, and payment terms
• No cap on earnings. Earnings depend on closed business and are not guaranteed.

What Success Looks Like in 90 Days

• Discovery meetings booked
• New opportunities added to our pipeline
• At least one qualified proposal opportunity created