Strategic Executive Education Business Development Lead

Careers at Drexel; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University in Philadelphia is seeking a Part-Time Business Development Director to identify and advance corporate and organizational opportunities for executive education and customized learning solutions.

The role focuses on business development, lead generation, and pipeline management, engaging senior executives and collaborating with faculty, marketing, and program teams to shape proposals and drive revenue.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, sales, management, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 4 years or more of experience in business development, consultative sales, account management, executive education, leadership development, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective corporate, nonprofit, government, and industry clients aligned with Corporate & Executive Education priorities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified prospects using Salesforce and other business development tools.
• Conduct targeted outreach to prospective clients through email, phone, LinkedIn, networking, and other channels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients to advance opportunities.
• Qualify prospective opportunities based on need, revenue potential, strategic fit, timing, and likelihood of conversion.

Skills

Executive communication

Relationship building

Pipeline management

CRM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Drexel University in Philadelphia is seeking a Part-Time Business Development Director to identify and advance corporate and organizational opportunities for executive education and customized learning solutions.

The role focuses on business development, lead generation, and pipeline management, engaging senior executives and collaborating with faculty, marketing, and program teams to shape proposals and drive revenue.