Senior Work Ready Communities Manager (Remote)

ACT, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid life insurance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

ACT, Inc. is seeking a Senior Work Ready Community Development Manager to grow employer relationships and expand the ACT WorkKeys WRC framework across U.S. communities.

This growth role focuses on partnerships with chambers of commerce and economic development organizations to advance certification and licensing opportunities. The role drives product adoption, coordinates with sales on contracts, and navigates federal/state funding to sustain investments in workforce development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in account management, business development, or economic development.
• Experience managing a portfolio of accounts or government partnerships.
• Track record selling workforce, education, or credentialing solutions.
• CRM proficiency and strong pipeline management.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills across audiences.
• Willingness to travel 30-50% within assigned region.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economic Development, Workforce Development or related field.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage an active pipeline of employer relationships within assigned communities, driving recognition of the ACT WorkKeys NCRC and adoption of WorkKeys workforce tools.
• Establish working relationships with chambers of commerce and economic development organizations to position WRC certification as a workforce and talent attraction asset.
• Own a portfolio of WRC communities, tracking progress, identifying advancement opportunities, and driving the actions needed to move communities forward in the program.
• Drive expansion of WorkKeys curriculum licenses, assessments, and credentials within your portfolio and coordinate with ACT Sales on contract execution.
• Connect communities to federal and state workforce funding streams to sustain their investment in workforce development.
• Facilitate introductions and partnerships across employers, training providers, workforce boards, and education partners.
• Maintain CRM pipeline records and provide regular reporting on employer acquisition, community progression, and product expansion.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Economic development

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Marketing / Economic Development / Workforce Development

Tools

CRM software

Job description

ACT, Inc. is seeking a Senior Work Ready Community Development Manager to grow employer relationships and expand the ACT WorkKeys WRC framework across U.S. communities.

This growth role focuses on partnerships with chambers of commerce and economic development organizations to advance certification and licensing opportunities. The role drives product adoption, coordinates with sales on contracts, and navigates federal/state funding to sustain investments in workforce development.