Manager, Strategic Partnerships Remote, National Travel-Texas

Waterbury

Friday, 24 April 2026

Post University seeks a driven, results-oriented sales professional to join our growing Strategic Partnerships team as a Strategic Partnerships Manager. This role is at the forefront of selling and expanding employer partnerships that drive employer-sponsored enrollment growth. We operate as a sales organization with a consulting mindset. Strategic Partnerships Managers are responsible for managing a defined portfolio of partners, developing growth strategies for high-value accounts, and executing outreach and onsite engagement to deliver measurable results. We seek self-motivated, competitive, and disciplined team members to position Post University as the first choice for working professionals and their family members to continue their education. The ideal candidate thrives by prospecting, building strong business relationships, uncovering revenue-generating opportunities, and delivering tailored solutions that align with partner goals. Success is measured not just in action, but in outcomes - enrollments and starts (for non-healthcare accounts). Your business development activity will support our partners' workforce development, education, and training goals through discovery, consultation, outreach, promotion, onsite events, engagement, and advising. This position reports to the Director of National and Strategic Partnerships and collaborates closely with our Strategic Growth Team and University leadership. Why Join Us. This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, growth-driven team that is redefining higher education partnerships. If you have the drive to build something meaningful, the skills to operate strategically, and the passion to help working professionals achieve their education goals, we want to hear from you. Location, Travel, and Schedule. Remote: Texas and surrounding states: (strong preference for TX major market area residency; candidates should reside within close proximity to either Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or Austin). Travel: Up to 60% within territory, plus up to 20% nationally. Significant focus on developing Texas market presence. Schedule: Monday through Friday, with weekends as required. Key Responsibilities. Account & Partner Management. Manage a Top 25 Partner List within assigned market, including a Priority 5 list of high-growth targets reviewed quarterly. Serve as the primary sales and relationship manager for assigned accounts, ensuring alignment with partner goals and University objectives. Drive minimum 5% annual account growth across assigned partner portfolio through strategic engagement, expansion, and increased utilization. Strategic Outreach & Growth. Develop and execute account growth strategies that directly support enrollment and start goals. Proactively sell and promote programs at partner facilities through events, presentations, and one-on-one meetings to generate inquiries and referrals. Conduct quarterly check-in calls with partners, using standardized templates and data reporting to identify upsell opportunities. Collaborate with the Strategic Growth Team on vertical-specific marketing plans, association engagement, and campaign execution. Identify and engage regional associations connected to national partner strategies, integrating them into the Top 25 list. Business Development & Prospecting. Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline of prospective partnerships within assigned verticals and market. Use consultative selling techniques to uncover partner challenges and present Post University as the best-fit solution. Support conference strategies, pre/post event communications, and local market activations, with heavy emphasis on Texas development. Performance & Reporting. Achieve a minimum of 30 applications per term (8 weeks) and 10 student starts per term, aligned with departmental enrollment targets. Achieve or surpass quarterly enrollment and start goals for non-healthcare verticals. Data Tracking: Monitor and report partner landing page engagement, lead funnel performance, conversion rates, and start/enrollment trends monthly. CRM Discipline: Maintain accurate, timely activity and partner information in CRM; adhere to all internal requirements for documentation, processes, and compliance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES - To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and performance required. Reasonable accommodation may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Qualifications. Bachelor's degree required .-5 years of proven B 2 B and B 2 C 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.

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