Manager, Strategic Partnerships – Remote, Northeast

Post University; Waterbury (CT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

A growth-oriented educational institution in Connecticut is seeking a highly skilled Manager of Strategic Partnerships to join their remote team. The role involves cultivating partnerships in the healthcare sector, promoting educational opportunities, and engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales mentality, excellent communication skills, and at least 3-5 years of B2B experience. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of successful B2B sales/business development experience.
• 2+ years providing educational services and benefits.
• Ability to build rapport and engage diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and attend events at partner and healthcare facilities.
• Procure new partnerships and nurture existing relationships.
• Meet and exceed monthly events and lead goals.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales mentality

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strategic thinking

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS in a directly relevant discipline

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft BI)

Job description

Manager, Strategic Partnerships – Remote, Northeast

Post University is currently accepting applications for a Manager, Strategic Partnerships – Remote, Northeast to join our team.

WHY POST?

Post University is a legendary, dynamic, growth-oriented organization of passionate, diverse professionals united in pursuit of life-changing service to countless students. Our “Make It Personal” mission is the driving tenet that shapes all aspects of how we treat students and each other. The Post University’s success story is well positioned to be second to none.

For more than 130 years, Post has focused on student success, with thousands of students in online, main campus, undergraduate, and graduate programs. We continuously seek unique talents to lead us in serving our students and each other. Our team boasts diverse backgrounds and expertise, enriching our decision-making with multiple perspectives. Post University currently offers the opportunity to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and District of Columbia.

JOB SUMMARY:

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES MUST LIVE IN CT OR BOSTON, MA AREA

Post University seeks a highly skilled Strategic Partnerships Manager (SPM) to join our rapidly growing team. This business development position will support our healthcare partners’ educational goals through outreach, promotion, and onsite activities. Your exceptional relationship‑building, people skills, and ability to uncover strategic opportunities for partner and organizational success will be utilized as you represent the organization at various engagements, including educational fairs, orientations, presentations, regional and national conferences, and other meetings/events.

We seek self‑motivated, self‑disciplined, and enthusiastic team members to position Post University as the desired destination for working nurses and healthcare professionals to continue their education. To perform this job successfully, you must possess a sales mentality, an altruistic personality, and the ability to uncover, recognize, and seize strategic opportunities. Reporting to the Regional Director of Strategic Partnerships, the SPM will work with a team of focused, passionate individuals who share the same goals while leveraging their knowledge and experience within the higher education industry.

TERRITORY:

Remote, Connecticut or Boston, MA.

The positionREQUIRESresidence within the designated territory.
The schedule is Monday through Friday with weekends as required.

Whenever working remotely, the candidate’s home network must meet the minimum required speed and follow the hardware connection settings determined by their provisioned equipment and department role. Additionally, candidates must have a reliable Internet connection and a designated and private home office or alternative workspace free from noise or distractions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and attend events at partner and other healthcare facilities to market programs, generate inquiries and referrals, and deepen/expand relationships that lead to enrollments.
• Procure new partnerships, nurture existing relationships, and maintain a consistent pipeline of prospective partnership opportunities.
• Meet with current and prospective partners to understand their goals and develop student‑facing activities to support those goals.
• Meet and exceed monthly events and lead goals within the assigned partnership base.
• Maintain and document activity in CRM, and adhere to all internal requirements for documentation, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and performance required. Reasonable accommodation may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• You must reside in a major metropolitan area within the assigned territory.
• BA/BS in a directly relevant discipline – a master’s degree is a plus.
• 3-5 years of successful B2B sales/business development experience.
• 2+ years providing educational services and benefits are a plus.
• Have/can establish strong relationships within healthcare and other key industries.
• Ability to quickly build rapport, inspire trust; and engage diverse populations in individual and group environments.
• Experience presenting to/interacting with audiences at all levels, including executive.
• Relationship development via cold‑calling, face‑to‑face interactions, phone outreach, professional/social networking, and written communication.
• Motivated, ambitious, energetic, service mindset, strategic thinker.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, a team player, enjoys collaboration and sharing successes, and possesses great integrity.
• High level of proficiency – Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft BI)
• Must be able to travel within the territory (up to 70%) and to conferences as needed (10%)

As a member of our Post University team, the individual will share in a 135‑year tradition of helping people achieve their personal and professional goals. Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, Post University has a vibrant campus and an excellent online program. The University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, 401(k) and tuition benefits.

Interested candidates should forward cover letter, resume, and three references to Post University Associate Experience.

Disclaimer: This opportunity may be withdrawn and/or amended.

Post University is an equal opportunity employer.

At Post, we embrace differences. We thrive on diversity. We believe our distinctions make us better educators, leaders, and simply better in every way possible. We gladly comply with all applicable laws. We do not discriminate because of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, color, religious creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, handicap or other legally protected status.

Post University's team members come from various backgrounds, experiences, and expertise. Each perspective helps us collectively evaluate situations from every angle for the best decision‑making process available. This is the heart of our culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.