Business Development Manager

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Executive Education

Job Description

Smith College, Department of  Executive Education, has a newly created position for a Business Development Manager. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to empowering women leaders through programming and rich learning experiences offered online, in-person, and at client locations through custom programming and partnerships. 

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

• is looking for the next step in their sales career

• has demonstrated success converting leads into sales

• exemplifies executive presence and can communicate with high level decision makers in an organization

• enjoys roles that are external facing

• has experience working with diverse backgrounds

Job Summary

Identify new business opportunities and growth projections. Forecast and deliver on sales targets by qualifying leads and closing them to reach revenue targets of Executive Education programs.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to the development of Business Development strategy and emerging tactics                                                                                                       

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify new business contacts and leads

• Create a sales pipeline. Pursue leads and translate into program sales

• Research, plan and implement new target market initiatives                                                                                                                                                     

• Build value driven relationships with key stakeholders

• Collaborate on the development and execution of marketing initiatives including timelines, materials (web content, email campaigns, etc.), proofing and analytics                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

• Increase brand awareness through a clear understanding of Executive Education program offerings

• Manage the sales cycle utilizing CRM (salesforce)                                                                                                                                                                         

• Contribute to website and social media to drive engagement of target audience

• Ensure clear and consistent communication of process, progress, deadlines, and decisions to all partners

• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

 Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field with at least 3-5 years of relevant/transferrable sales experience, preferably in a business or higher education context or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Success in demonstrating closing a sale. Experience working with diverse backgrounds.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with CRM (Salesforce), Google G Suite, Zoom, and Microsoft Office. Executive-level verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in an environment with constantly changing client needs. Executive presence, managing high level clients with discretion and confidentiality. 

Skills 

 Role requires interaction with executive level leaders who make decisions in talent development for their organizations.  Understanding the audience of decision-makers is essential to be able to meet the needs and customize executive education experiences.  A variety of sales skills including relationship building, initiative, self-discipline, negotiation and influencing are necessary for the role.  Outstanding communication, problem-solving and intellectual curiosity are complementary skills to this role.  Experience and minimum proficiency with CRM, databases, online learning platforms, and Google Analytics.  Ability to build trust and productive working relationships with individuals at all le