Education Market Growth Manager — Remote

RiseMe; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Health benefits

Job summary

Step Up For Students is seeking a Manager, Step Further Education Market Development to drive growth and partnerships for the Education Freedom Tax Credit program. You will lead outreach, pitches, onboarding, and stakeholder engagement with schools, networks, and education partners.

The role emphasizes strategic relationship management, fundraising support, and program expansion. A strong background in business development and education policy is preferred, with remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in business development, sales, market development, nonprofit management, education programs, public policy, stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated success building strategic relationships, driving growth, and achieving organizational objectives.
• Military service can substitute for the formal education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own business development and market expansion to increase awareness, adoption, and participation in the Education Freedom Tax Credit program among schools, networks, and education partners.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure new partnership opportunities that accelerate program growth and drive long-term participation.
• Lead full sales and partnership lifecycle: prospecting, outreach, needs assessment, pitching, presentations, negotiation, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management.
• Deliver compelling proposals and value-driven pitches to school leaders, boards, associations, scholarship families, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Manage partner onboarding, platform implementation, and relationship management to deepen engagement and drive account growth.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising to develop campaigns, events, webinars, and outreach initiatives that generate leads and strengthen partnerships.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on the federal scholarship program and represent the organization as a state-wide ambassador.
• Monitor outreach performance and program adoption metrics to optimize engagement strategies and drive growth.
• Manage timelines and priorities ensuring compliance with regulations and program requirements.

Skills

Business development

Sales leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Presentations

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Step Up For Students is seeking a Manager, Step Further Education Market Development to drive growth and partnerships for the Education Freedom Tax Credit program. You will lead outreach, pitches, onboarding, and stakeholder engagement with schools, networks, and education partners.

The role emphasizes strategic relationship management, fundraising support, and program expansion. A strong background in business development and education policy is preferred, with remote work options available.