Partnership Development Manager

About ISchoolConnect:
iSchoolConnect is an online platform that makes the University Admissions process hassle-free, fun and accessible to students around the globe. Using our unique AI technology, we allow students to apply to multiple universities with a single application. iSchoolConnect also connects with institutions worldwide and aids them in the transformation of their end-to-end admission processes using our various cutting-edge use cases. Our technologies include the Conversational AI chatbot, Document Grader, Video Interview Analyzer, and a Single application use case which aids institutions with International Enrollment Management.

iSchoolConnect's Mission:
To make the college and university admissions process hassle-free, fun and accessible to students around the globe.
For more information visit: https://ischoolconnect.com/
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ischoolconnect/

Role: Partnership Development Manager / Representative

Experience: MBA with 2+ Years experience in any industry

Work Location: Massachusetts, Utah, Illinois, remote(will be considered)

Job Overview:

The Partnership Development Manager / Representative will drive iSC’s growth by networking and building relationships with prospective universities, high schools, and educational enterprises. This role, will be responsible for developing our partnership ecosystem across North America. Working to identify strong prospective partners and to nurture early sales discussions through to close, onboarding, and project launch.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Deeply understands the needs, key drivers, and success factors from the client, as well as the importance of driving customer value through connecting each of these customer groups.
• Identify, nurture, and close new institutional clients through a consultative sales approach.
• Developing new University partnerships that drive revenue and expand iSC partner ecosystem.
• Identify and implement key areas for improvement in the sales, marketing, and product development process.
• Collaborate with Marketing leadership and affiliate partner channels to develop and implement B2B lead generation and nurturing programs including events, conferences, client visits, web etc.
• Connecting universities and colleges to a talented and diverse audience of students and prospective applicants from the iSC audience.
• Identify high school and community college partners, with the desire to offer their students access to a powerful and personalized admissions platform to support their University decisions.
• Effectively manage and develops a B2B pipeline to meet projected team revenue goals.
• Ability to operate in a high-growth global environment where we are still learning and evolving.

Requirement:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good listener.
• Some direct and relevant experience selling into or working in edtech or allied fields is highly desirable but not necessary.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a in Sales / marketing - or related role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to a diverse leadership audience.
• Understanding of B2B sales and partnership development processes with a data-driven mindset is essential.
• An independent self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset that thrives in a collaborative team environment.
• Grit, resilience and a passion for our core mission to revolutionize the International Education industry.

Perks:

• Flexible vacation time - We consider vacations a healthy and important part of the work. Paid and unlimited vacation time for interns and employees is what we take pride in.
• Student loan repayment aid – On a case-by-case we offer loan repayment aid for our employees.
• Wellness Stipend - a wellness stipend or a discount on a gym membership to encourage employees to be health-conscious.
• Recognition awards – Cash incentives for a job well done.
• Flexi-work schedules – we do not have an in and out time for employees. Getting your work done is all that matters.
• Corporate swag and freebies.
• 13” latest Macbook for all employees.