Partner Development Manager - US

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth. Our six core values are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it’s important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 150 countries that we support.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and creative Partner Development Manager- US to join our growing and take our company and platform to the next level!

Note: This role is based in the US (remote). Preference will be given to applicants from the following US states: MA, CA, IL, WA, AZ, TX.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed ambitious growth objectives through US partner acquisition: identifying and prospecting for new partner universities & colleges and new regional representation deals through outreach, networking, and presentations in assigned territories

• In collaboration with Partner Sales Team & Partner Relations Team, meet and/or exceed US partner enrollment goals. 

• Exhibit drive and grit to lead visibility in the market, building the ApplyBoard brand with trusted partnerships across all products and services

• Negotiate and execute partnership agreements and regional representation agreements with partner institutions

• Serve as territory expert and contribute to broader partner development strategy, making recommendations to increase market scope and penetration

• Effectively leverage CRM to drive continuous improvement in sales effectiveness and for tracking and reporting purposes

• Collaborate with Partner Relations and Partner Client Managers to provide seamless handoff and support to newly established partner institutions

• Provide a positive and personalized approach with prospective partner institutions and other stakeholders

• Pursue involvement in international education professional organizations and stay up-to-date on trends, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the PR team

• Travel as needed (10-25%) to attend conferences, visit prospective partners, and participate in other activities intended to brand ApplyBoard and grow partnerships in the US

• Gather and track external and internal data and trends and report evolving insights regarding market identification and business climate changes in assigned territories

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in business development to educational institutions and an established network within assigned region

• Experience prospecting, qualifying, and cold-calling required

• Experience working with a CRM (Salesforce, etc.)

• Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts

• Self-motivated, self-started who is proactive, and dependable

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle objections

• Working knowledge of Google and Microsoft productivity software

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment

• Strong English writing skills with keen attention to spelling and grammar

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent sales and presentation skills

• Aptitude for prioritizing tasks with a high attention to detail to ensure information accuracy

Why you’ll want to work here:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Company perks, including exclusive discounts and special pricing for memberships.

• Milestone celebrations and recognition of achievements.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.