National Business Development Manager (Miami /Doral FL)

West Coast University • Doral, FL

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Business Development Representative is a motivated, self-starter and a hardworking individual who is excited and passionate about the education and healthcare/nursing industry. This remote position represents West Coast University's online programs within the healthcare community by developing and maintaining relationships with hospitals, various healthcare organizations and community colleges and generating inquiries of potential students who are interested in the programs that the university offers. The position is 85% in the field creating partnerships, attending events and generating potential student inquiries. The role involves working remotely in an assigned territory to implement strategies and recruitment activities to grow the division by creating events that lead to potential student inquiries. Events include conducting formal and informal information sessions, attending conferences, career fairs and other opportunities that will lead to generating new student inquiries. The representative establishes and maintains long-term relationships with hospitals, healthcare organizations, and community colleges to promote WCU's programs and services. They act as the liaison between the university and the healthcare and nursing industries and have the ability to conduct a needs analysis to become a solutions provider to our corporate partners. The ability to identify key decision makers and build a strong partnership is essential. Strong customer service skills are required for corporate partners and students. The role involves assessing partners' needs and offering solutions. Collaboration with internal departments such as the inside admissions team, career services, and clinical relations is key to understanding prospective students' needs. The representative professionally represents West Coast University's brand within the healthcare/hospital and nursing community to articulate the programs offered to potential students. Attendance at community outreach events such as conferences, career fairs, and networking opportunities is expected. The individual will also improve and enhance the brand recognition of the university. The role requires maintaining regular and timely attendance, reporting to work as scheduled and as required to meet the needs of the College/University and assuring time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Confidence to work independently to meet goals and performance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and a drive for success.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the healthcare community and nursing industry.
• Previous experience in higher education, admissions, business development, and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Represent West Coast University's online programs within the healthcare community.
• Develop and maintain relationships with hospitals, various healthcare organizations, and community colleges.
• Generate inquiries of potential students interested in the university's programs.
• Create partnerships, attend events, and generate potential student inquiries (85% in the field).
• Implement strategies and recruitment activities to grow the division through events.
• Conduct formal and informal information sessions, attend conferences, career fairs, and other lead-generating opportunities.
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with hospitals, healthcare organizations, and community colleges.
• Serve as the liaison between the university and the healthcare and nursing industries.
• Conduct needs analysis to become a solutions provider to corporate partners.
• Identify key decision makers and build strong partnerships.
• Provide strong customer service to corporate partners and students.
• Assess partner needs and offer solutions.
• Collaborate with internal departments (admissions, career services, clinical relations).
• Represent West Coast University's brand professionally.
• Attend community outreach events.
• Improve and enhance the brand recognition of the university.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance and record time worked/off properly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level