Business Development Specialist (Remote - B2B Sales)

Risepoint; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a Business Development Specialist to recruit students for online business degree programs. The role involves driving revenue growth through relationship-building with corporate partners and managing a sales territory in Texas. Ideal candidates will possess strong sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for higher education.

Benefits

Paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance options

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of outside sales or B2B sales experience.
• Preferred: 2 years in student recruitment or higher education.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Market online advanced business degree programs offered by Texas State University.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Achieve monthly lead, application, and enrollment goals.

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Specialist (Remote - B2B Sales)

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Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint is dedicated to student success, offering an integrated set of services and data-driven performance metrics in collaboration with university partners.

Job Summary

The Business Development Specialist will represent Texas State University and recruit qualified students into online business degree programs, focusing on the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and Austin. The ideal candidate is an experienced sales or B2B professional, passionate about higher education and understanding the value of advanced degree programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Market online advanced business degree programs offered by Texas State University.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, cultivate relationships with prospective corporate partners, and drive revenue growth.
• Partner with corporations and community colleges in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin to promote Texas State's undergraduate and MBA programs.
• Develop and manage a territory to increase brand awareness and interest across Texas.
• Achieve monthly lead, application, and enrollment goals by organizing 10-15 recruiting events each month.
• Implement marketing campaigns and establish employer partnerships to expand the territory.
• Utilize social media to enhance recruiting efforts and promote program offerings.
• Stay informed about regional and national workforce trends and communicate insights to stakeholders.

Candidate Attributes

• Competitive, energetic, collaborative, positive, self-motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented.
• Strong relationship-building skills with students, business leaders, and administrators.
• Results-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of outside sales or B2B sales experience.
• Preferred: 2 years in student recruitment or higher education.
• Residency in Texas, preferably in Dallas or Fort Worth.
• Experience managing a large geographic sales territory.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a track record of professional growth.
• Ability to work independently and meet KPIs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM/Salesforce, and other systems.
• Willingness to travel extensively (minimum 75%) across Texas.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid time off, holidays, and winter shutdown.
• Comprehensive health insurance options, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match.
• Parental leave, volunteer time off, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Risepoint is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.