Business Development Manager

Moraine Park Technical College•Beaver Dam, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Working at Moraine Park Technical College is much more than a job. It’s an opportunity to help influence the future of higher education. At MPTC, we are in a unique position to impact our district communities, and we work diligently to hire candidates with aligned values and extensive skillsets to help move the mission of Moraine Park forward. Position Summary: Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a full-time Business Development Manager on our Beaver Dam Campus. The Business Development Manager develops and strengthens strategic partnerships with employers, community organizations, and regional stakeholders to advance workforce and economic development initiatives. This position is responsible for identifying workforce trends, cultivating collaborative relationships, and generating opportunities that align employer needs with college education and training solutions. The Business Development Manager works closely with internal College teams and external partners to design and deliver responsive, high-quality training and technical assistance. Additionally, this position serves as a liaison between the College and local or regional strategic partners, such as employers, chambers, workforce development boards, economic development organizations, industry associations, and community organizations on matters related to workforce innovation and economic vitality. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a related field and two years of experience that includes a combination of the following experiences related to developing customized solutions: marketing, sales, and/or relationship building/working with external stakeholders. We will accept applications until the position is filled; however, applicants who apply by January 30, 2026 will be considered in our first review of applicants. Join us at Moraine Park Technical College, where we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our students!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a related field and two years of experience that includes a combination of the following experiences related to developing customized solutions: marketing, sales, and/or relationship building/working with external stakeholders.
Knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Office 365 (Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with end users, colleagues, and management to provide a complete and timely explanation of issues and decisions to ensure customer satisfaction.
Ability to take initiative, work independently with little supervision and make sound decisions with minimal direction.
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize special projects with routine assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business, or a related field.
Experience with strategy creation and execution in the areas of business or organizational development.
Experience in manufacturing, business services, or healthcare.
ERP and CRM system knowledge.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with employers and community partners across various industries to recognize and identify workforce solutions, education and training needs, positioning the college as the region’s leading resource for workforce development.
Develop and execute sales strategies to ensure client satisfaction and meet established sales goals. This includes, but is not limited to, establishing multi-year client training plans, creating training proposals in accordance with district pricing policy, facilitating follow-up and evaluation, and the identification of next steps.
Assist in the development and submission of applications for, and the utilization of, alternative funding sources and grants to support workforce education and assistance for Economic and Workforce Development clients.
Maintain Economic and Workforce Development sales and contact database. Document necessary data and information to facilitate the marketing and delivery of planned educational offerings.
Assist with the planning, coordination and participation in college and regional activities and events related to economic and workforce development Serve as a liaison with professional associations, industry and workforce development groups.
Lead the planning and development of value-added activities and events that support the economic and workforce needs of district employers and community partners.
Represent the college at community events, industry meetings and regional forums to promote workforce development initiatives.
Act in partnership with other college areas to ensure the development and delivery of needed services.