Kaplan is seeking a Business Development Director for Higher Education to build partnerships with North Carolina companies that offer educational benefits for their employees. The role focuses on promoting Kaplan's programs and driving enrollment through strategic partnerships with large and medium-sized corporations.
Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing relationships with decision makers in HR, negotiating partnership agreements, and exceeding sales targets while managing active accounts and pipelines.
Skills: Candidates should have strategic sales experience, especially with North Carolina companies, and the ability to develop and maintain consultative relationships in corporate environments.
Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and experience in education-related sales to medium to large companies.
Location: This is a remote position available nationwide in the USA.
Compensation: $64000 - $202600 / Annually
Job Title
Business Development Director, Higher Education
Job Description
For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
The Business Development Director role will seek to develop partnerships between North Carolina companies that offer education benefits to their employees and Wake Forest School of Professional Studies and Wake Forest Business School.
The goal of this role is to build partnerships with companies that subsidize their employees who wish to obtain Master's level degrees at these Wake Forest schools and promote the programs to their employees. As these schools are located 80 miles apart and share a common campus in Charlotte, the HE Business Development Director will develop in-person relationships with targeted companies.
Primary Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
We offer a competitive benefits package including:
Remote work providing flexible work/life balance
Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
And so much more!
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For full-time positions, Kaplan has two Salary Grades, this position is Salary Grade B: $64,000 - $202,600. Actual compensation for this role is determined by several factors including but not limited to job level, candidate's skills, experience, and education, among other factors determined by the business.
Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Employee
Job Functional Area
Business Development
Business Unit
00072 Kaplan Test Prep
At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.
Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.
Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.
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