Program Manager III - KY-MEP Client Services

University of Louisville; Central City (KY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville's KY-MEP office seeks a Program Manager II to cover Kentucky, driving outreach to manufacturers and selling consulting and training services. The role is grant-funded and renewably supported, with the KY-MEP office based in Louisville and requires travel across the state.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience or an equivalent combination. Strong proposal writing, project management, and CRM (Salesforce) experience are essential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years’ experience as an outreach/direct sales representative in a B2B environment.
• Experience interacting with leaders within manufacturing facilities and managing KPI metrics.
• Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and working from a remote office.

Responsibilities

• Proposal writing to identify value-added improvements for manufacturing operations.
• Project management to organize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and ensure successful delivery of programs.
• Evaluate data to develop optimal solutions for growth, automation, workforce, and operations.
• Engage and service Kentucky manufacturers statewide, from small businesses to leaders.
• Lead outbound sales and coordinate cross-functional partners to meet KY-MEP goals.

Skills

Outreach sales (B2B)

KPI management

Relationship building

Marketing / outreach

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. The Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership (KY-MEP), a leading business consultancy dedicated to educating and empowering Kentucky manufacturers, is seeking an experienced Program Manager II - KY MEP Client Services to cover the state of Kentucky. This is a renewable grant-funded position supported by a 10-year award, currently in its fifth year. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability and renewal of grant funding.

This position is ideal for a seasoned transformational sales professional with strong manufacturing expertise, and responsible for leading territorial efforts to engage and serve Kentucky's manufacturing community—from small businesses to industry leaders—by developing and selling KY-MEP's comprehensive consulting and training services.

The KY-MEP office is based at the JD Nichols Campus for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in downtown Louisville.

• Proposal Writing: Uncover and eliminate non-value-added activities from operations, leveraging proven and innovative approaches to enhance results.
• Project Management: Organize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and follow up to ensure successful implementation of consulting and training programs.
• Evaluate data and information to develop optimal solutions for manufacturing challenges in growth, automation, workforce, and operations.
• Team Orientation: Collaborate by serving, leading, mentoring, and following others to advance KY-MEP processes, programs, and client outcomes.
• Build trust-based relationships with manufacturing clients, employees, colleagues, management, and vendors through effective communication.
• Work Ethic: Exhibit motivation, diligence, and persistence to complete tasks efficiently in support of KY-MEP's high-impact services.
• Ability to deliver quality programming while cultivating meaningful client trust and interactions.
• Outbound Sales and Support: Lead and track sales activities, coordinate student workers in marketing support, and collaborate cross-functionally with partners to achieve KY-MEP goals in manufacturer support and statewide impact.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program leads, university departments, and external partners to support KY-MEP goals and initiatives.
• 3+ years’ experience as an outreach/direct sales representative in a B2B environment.
• ~ Demonstrated experience interacting with all levels of leaders within a manufacturing facility.
• ~ Experienced setting and managing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for success
• ~ Extensive instate vehicle travel.
• ~ Ability to stay overnight as needed.
• ~ Experience with a manufacturing-centric organization such as the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) or similar.
• ~ Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tool.
• ~ Experience working out of a remote office.
• ~ Working knowledge of marketing and outreach techniques and best practices.

Target Compensation Maximum: $115,989.00 Target Compensation Minimum: $The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

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