Manager, Strategic Partnerships -Phoenix, AZ/Salt Lake City, UT
About The Position
Post University is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Strategic Partnerships Manager to grow and manage employer partnerships that expand access to education and drive enrollment growth. Candidates must reside in the Phoenix, Arizona, or Salt Lake City, Utah, areas. The role combines strategic account management, business development, and consultative sales. The manager works with employers, healthcare organizations, workforce development partners, and community organizations to create educational partnerships that help employees advance their careers and organizations meet talent development goals. Success involves building relationships, creating opportunities, and delivering measurable results.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least 3 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, account management, sales, workforce development, recruiting, or higher education.
- Proven ability to build and grow high-value business relationships.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Experience working with executive-level decision makers.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office.
- Must reside in the Phoenix, AZ, or Salt Lake City, UT, area.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare, workforce development, employer partnerships, or higher education.
- Knowledge of employee education benefits and tuition assistance programs.
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
Responsibilities
- Build, manage, and expand partnerships with employers, healthcare organizations, workforce development agencies, and other strategic partners.
- Develop account strategies to increase engagement, utilization, and enrollment growth.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders, HR teams, and talent development stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and expand Post University's reach.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective partners; prospect, network, and build relationships that generate partnership opportunities.
- Use a consultative sales approach to understand workforce challenges and recommend educational solutions.
- Represent Post University at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
- Execute outreach strategies that generate applications, enrollments, and student starts.
- Conduct presentations, webinars, information sessions, and partner events.
- Promote educational opportunities to employees and eligible family members.
- Support workforce development, career advancement, and continuing education initiatives.
- Partner with enrollment, marketing, academic, and student support teams to maximize partnership success.
- Help develop campaigns and initiatives that support organizational growth goals.
- Share market insights and best practices to improve partnership performance.
- Achieve enrollment, student start, and partnership growth goals.
- Track partner activity, pipeline performance, and conversion metrics.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and account forecasts.
- Provide regular updates and business reviews to leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
