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



















