Partner Development Executive (Corporate Talent Solution Sales)

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Partner Development Executive (Corporate Talent Solution Sales)

Location : Washington, D.C.

Number : 604107

Job Category : Sales

Job Department : Commercial

Job Family : Professional Sales

Job Type : Full Time

Level : Manager

At EAB , our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.

At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employeesby checking out our recent awards .

Seramount is a division of EAB that provides talent solutions to 500+ corporations, including half of the Fortune 1,000. Seramount offers pragmatic solutions to HR and DEI leaders, including best practice research, workplace analytics, employee learning and development—and now, with the acquisition of Forage, employer branding and talent sourcing. Forage provides best-in-class virtual job simulations and career preparation tools to students worldwide. The simulations offer students a real-world look at a wide variety of companies and career paths so they can make more informed choices after college. Forage’s job simulations help over 100 companies build brand awareness with students, identify and nurture high-intent applicants, and increase efficiency in the recruiting process.

The Role in Brief :

This consultative sales position will be responsible for new business development with employers (including emphasis on the Fortune 500), representing EAB’s Talent Solutions to prospective corporate partners (i.e., clients) and closing engagements.

Partner Development Executives at EAB are responsible for establishing relationships with key decision makers. We hire persuasive leaders with a knack for teaching and explaining concepts – people who are comfortable listening to our partners and then mapping their problems to our services and solutions. As our ambassadors and connectors, Partner Development Executives are pivotal to the growth of our firm.

As a Partner Development Executive, you will be responsible for generating leads and managing the sales process in order to convert new partners. We are seeking sales professionals who have a strong record of success achieving and exceeding sales goals within a team selling environment.

When you work at EAB in Partner Development, you’ll be making a difference. Our people care about doing their best, and our collaborative environment is energizing and rewarding. You’ll be part of a work environment where your voice counts and even small ideas can lead to big opportunities.

This position is listed as Partner Development Executive for posting purposes; the official title of this hire is expected to be Associate Director, Director, or Senior Director of Partner Development (candidates are being considered across all levels) to align with EAB business norms.

Partner Development Executives may be based in Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; or remotely within the continental United States. Remote candidates with willingness to travel are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Prospect and build new business within an assigned territory of organizations; acquire new partners successfully
• Build relationships by meeting with leaders to discuss their strategic challenges and opportunities, present best practice solutions and effectively sell the vision of EAB’s Corporate Talent Solutions capabilities
• Conduct live presentations, including diagnostic evaluations and technical demonstrations, to understand prospective partner needs and educate key stakeholders on the value of EAB’s Corporate Talent products and services
• Meet annual revenue goals through management of a sales pipeline with pursuits in various stages of the evaluation process
• Work with other sales, marketing and delivery team members to drive increased revenue within an assigned portfolio of organizations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitors
• Provide insights from partner development visits to inform future initiatives and new product development inquiries across Forage, Seramount, and EAB’s product suite
• Indirectly manage team members to goals, providing formal feedback and guidance on professional development

Basic Qualifications :

Ideal Qualifications :

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other’s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.

Compensation :

The compensation package for this role includes a starting salary (base) range of $50,000 - $135,000 per year plus eligibility for uncapped variable compensation. The anticipated total earnings are $100,000 - $235,000 at target levels of performance against commercial goals in a full and typical fiscal year, with lucrative uncapped earning potential to reward overperformance. Actual salary and on-target earnings vary due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting range for their role.

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include :

This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.

To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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