Remote-Ready Higher Ed Partnerships & Program Dev Lead

Worldstrides; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, dental, and

Paid time off: holidays, PTO, and sick

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Travel opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Employee Resource Groups

Wellness programs

Job summary

WorldStrides is seeking a Program Development Associate to expand partnerships within higher education abroad offices. You will generate new accounts through outbound calls, emails, virtual meetings, conferences, and on-campus visits, guiding prospects from initial contact to program development and closure.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in inside sales and recruitment, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in inside sales and recruitment, preferably in higher education.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and a passion for learning.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing concurrent projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development: Proactively generate new business opportunities, meet and exceed annual sales targets, and drive revenue growth.
• Partner Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with education abroad professionals to understand program needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Pipeline and Program Management: Guide partners through the program development process from concept to execution using consultative selling techniques.
• CRM & Data Management: Maintain accurate records in WorldStrides' CRM for leads, opportunities, and communications.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with operations, academic support, and risk management to ensure seamless program execution.

Skills

Inside sales

Recruitment

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

CRM platforms

Job description

WorldStrides is seeking a Program Development Associate to expand partnerships within higher education abroad offices. You will generate new accounts through outbound calls, emails, virtual meetings, conferences, and on-campus visits, guiding prospects from initial contact to program development and closure.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in inside sales and recruitment, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.