Senior Growth Leader, Higher Education

attainpartners; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Attain Partners is seeking a Senior Growth Leader for its Higher Education practice to accelerate business development, expand the market, and grow revenue across Advancement and Student Services. You will own growth outcomes, mentor a small growth team, and collaborate with delivery, alliance, and executive teams to craft differentiated, value-driven solutions for colleges and universities in the US.

This role requires deep Higher Education relationships, credibility with senior institutional

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Higher Education, consulting, professional services, or enterprise technology sales.
• Demonstrated success driving business development and revenue growth in Advancement, Student Services, or adjacent Higher Ed domains.
• Deep understanding of Higher Education culture, governance, and decision‑making processes.
• Established network and credibility within the Higher Education ecosystem.
• Experience managing, mentoring, or leading sales or growth‑focused teams.
• Executive presence and ability to engage effectively with senior institutional leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute growth strategy for Higher Education aligned to firm‑wide goals.
• Develop, manage, and convert a robust pipeline of opportunities across Salesforce, data, and strategy services.
• Build trusted relationships with Chief Advancement Officers, Enrollment Leaders, Student Affairs leaders, CIOs, CFOs, and Presidents' cabinets.
• Lead complex, consultative sales cycles from early relationship development through close.
• Partner with delivery and solution leaders to shape differentiated, value‑driven proposals.
• Represent Attain as a senior leader in client meetings, pursuits, and strategic discussions.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for Attain within the Higher Education ecosystem.
• Maintain and grow strong relationships with Colleges and universities, Salesforce and strategic partners, Higher Education associations, consortiums, and advisory groups.
• Monitor market trends, institutional priorities, and regulatory or funding shifts impacting Advancement and Student Services.
• Contribute to Attain's thought leadership through conferences, webinars, and industry content.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of growth and business development professionals.
• Set clear expectations, coach performance, and foster a collaborative, inclusive culture aligned with Attain's values.
• Support skill development across consultative selling, Higher Ed domain expertise, and relationship management.
• Collaborate with Attain executive leadership to refine go‑to‑market strategy and long‑term growth plans.
• Work closely with Salesforce alliance leaders to drive joint pursuits and partner‑led opportunities.
• Ensure strong alignment and handoff between sales and delivery teams to support long‑term client success.

Skills

Higher Education

Business Development

Sales Leadership

Strategic Partnerships

Job description

Attain Partners is seeking a Senior Growth Leader for its Higher Education practice to accelerate business development, expand the market, and grow revenue across Advancement and Student Services. You will own growth outcomes, mentor a small growth team, and collaborate with delivery, alliance, and executive teams to craft differentiated, value-driven solutions for colleges and universities in the US.

This role requires deep Higher Education relationships, credibility with senior institutional