Manager, Strategic Partnerships

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Strategic Partnerships Manager expanding employer partnerships and employer-sponsored enrollment for Post University. Managing strategic accounts, sales growth, outreach, and enrollment outcomes across Illinois, Indiana, and surrounding states.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a Top 25 Partner List within the assigned market, including a Priority 5 list of high-growth targets reviewed quarterly
  • Serve as the primary sales and relationship manager for assigned accounts
  • Drive minimum 5% annual account growth across the assigned partner portfolio
  • Develop and execute account growth strategies supporting enrollment and start goals
  • Sell and promote programs at partner facilities through events, presentations, and one-on-one meetings
  • Conduct quarterly partner check-in calls to identify upsell opportunities
  • Collaborate on vertical-specific marketing plans, association engagement, and campaign execution
  • Identify and engage regional associations connected to national partner strategies
  • Build and maintain a sales pipeline of prospective partnerships
  • Use consultative selling techniques to uncover partner challenges and present Post University solutions
  • Support conference strategies, event communications, and local market activations, with emphasis on Texas development
  • Achieve a minimum of 30 applications per term and 10 student starts per term
  • Achieve or surpass quarterly enrollment and start goals for non-healthcare verticals
  • Monitor and report landing page engagement, lead funnel performance, conversion rates, and enrollment trends monthly
  • Maintain accurate partner information and activity in the CRM and follow documentation, process, and compliance requirements
  • Report to the Director of National and Strategic Partnerships and collaborate with the Strategic Growth Team and University leadership

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 3–5 years of proven B2B and B2C sales success, account management, or partnership development experience
  • Demonstrated ability to grow and manage strategic, revenue-producing relationships across multiple industries
  • Skilled in consultative sales and executive-level presentations
  • Strong organizational, reporting, and analytical skills
  • Self-motivated, strategic thinker with a collaborative approach
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems
  • Candidates should reside within proximity to either Chicago or Indianapolis
  • Willingness to travel up to 60% within territory and up to 20% nationally
  • Availability Monday through Friday, with weekends as required