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Executive Director, Employer Partnerships & Business Development

Confidential, Tempe, Arizona, us, 85285

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Executive Director, Employer Partnerships & Business Development About the Company

Prestigious higher education institution

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1885

Employees 10,001+

Categories

Education Arizona Arizona State University Flagstaff Higher Education Scottsdale Services Training Walter Cronkite Non Profit Universities Phoenix

Specialties

research journalism sustainability business higher education nursing design engineering innovation space exploration biodesign design thinking public policy film and media elementary education secondary education and liberal arts and sciences

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to spearhead the development of employer and workforce partnerships for its ambitious learning portfolios. The successful candidate will be responsible for building the go-to-market strategy, leading a high-performing team, and driving accelerated revenue growth through strategic partnerships with enterprise employers, workforce agencies, and industry associations. This role demands a professional with a proven track record in driving multi-million-dollar growth, experience in selling to large organizations across various sectors, and a strong ability to negotiate and navigate complex agreements. The Executive Director will also be expected to have advanced CRM fluency, preferably with HubSpot, and the ability to lead the full partner lifecycle, from new business to renewals and expansion.

Applicants for the Executive Director position at the company should have a minimum of 9 years' of relevant experience, with at least 5 years' in a leadership role. The role requires a candidate with a strong background in value-based and ABM selling, as well as the ability to partner cross-functionally with marketing, product/tech, operations, and academic stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be adept at driving growth through employer and workforce partnerships, and be comfortable with the demands of an in-person, business travel-intensive role. A successful track record in this area, as well as the ability to lead a team and manage the full partner lifecycle, are essential. The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in the company's mission to create impactful and innovative learning experiences.

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Business Development Non-Profit Management