Manager, Strategic Partnerships -Phoenix, AZ/Salt Lake City, UT

Post University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Post University is seeking a driven Strategic Partnerships Manager to grow and manage employer partnerships that expand access to education and drive enrollment growth. You will work with employers, healthcare organizations, workforce development partners, and community organizations to create impactful educational partnerships that help employees advance their careers.

The role combines strategic account management, business development, and consultative sales, focusing on growing enrollment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or related fields.
• Proven ability to build and grow high-value business relationships; experience with executive-level stakeholders.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Grow partnerships with employers, healthcare organizations, workforce development agencies, and other strategic partners.
• Develop account strategies that increase engagement, utilization, and enrollment growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders, HR teams, and talent development stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and expand Post University's reach.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective partners and convert opportunities.

Skills

Relationship management

Executive communication

Consultative sales

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES MUST LIVE IN THE PHOENIX, AZ, OR SALT LAKE CITY, UT, AREAS.

About the Role

Post University is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Strategic Partnerships Manager to grow and manage employer partnerships that expand access to education and drive enrollment growth. Candidates must reside in the Phoenix, AZ, or Salt Lake City, UT areas. This role combines strategic account management, business development, and consultative sales. You'll work directly with employers, healthcare organizations, workforce development partners, and community organizations to create impactful educational partnerships that help employees advance their careers while helping organizations meet their talent development goals. The ideal candidate is energized by building relationships, creating new opportunities, and delivering measurable results.

What You Do

Grow Strategic Partnerships

• Build, manage, and expand partnerships with employers, healthcare organizations, workforce development agencies, and other strategic partners.
• Develop account strategies that increase engagement, utilization, and enrollment growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders, HR teams, and talent development stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and expand Post University's reach.

Drive Business Growth

• Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective partners.
• Prospect, network, and build relationships that lead to new partnership opportunities.
• Use a consultative sales approach to understand workforce challenges and recommend educational solutions.
• Represent Post University at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Increase Enrollment & Engagement

• Execute outreach strategies that generate applications, enrollments, and student starts.
• Conduct presentations, webinars, information sessions, and partner events.
• Promote educational opportunities to employees and eligible family members.
• Support workforce development, career advancement, and continuing education initiatives.

Collaborate Across the University

• Partner with enrollment, marketing, academic, and student support teams to maximize partnership success.
• Help develop campaigns and initiatives that support organizational growth goals.
• Share market insights and best practices to improve partnership performance.

Measure Success

• Achieve enrollment, student start, and partnership growth goals.
• Track partner activity, pipeline performance, and conversion metrics.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and account forecasts.
• Provide regular updates and business reviews to leadership.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, account management, sales, workforce development, recruiting, or higher education.
• Proven ability to build and grow high-value business relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with executive-level decision makers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, workforce development, employer partnerships, or higher education.
• Knowledge of employee education benefits and tuition assistance programs.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.

What Success Looks Like

• Growing enrollment and student starts across your partner portfolio.
• Expanding existing partnerships and securing new strategic relationships.
• Building strong executive-level stakeholder engagement.
• Maintaining a robust business development pipeline.
• Delivering measurable results against growth objectives.
• Creating meaningful workforce development solutions that help organizations and employees succeed.

Core Competencies

Strategic Relationship Management - Business Development - Consultative Sales - Account Growth - Workforce Development - Executive Communication - Partnership Expansion - Pipeline Management - Data-Driven Decision Making - Cross-Functional Collaboration