For over four decades, the higher education experts at Jenzabar have been helping colleges and universities across the world thrive through multiple services. The Jenzabar culture is one that fosters an entrepreneurial environment, where employees are encouraged to be creative, work hard, and have a great time while doing so. We believe in open doors, asking tough questions, respecting each other, and surpassing our clients’ expectations every step of the way. It’s an enjoyable place to be, with casual dress and a relaxed atmosphere.
Mission Statement:
We believe everyone is a masterpiece with great work to do on Earth. Jenzabar’s mission is to create pathways to empower all to know who they are, what work they are destined to do, and how they can unlock their full potential – at home, at work, and in the world!
Summary
Spark 451 (a Jenzabar company) is seeking a Senior Business Development Strategist who is comfortable working with senior executives in the enrollment and marketing divisions at colleges and universities. This individual should possess 10+ years of experience in a leadership position within enrollment management or university marketing and communications.
The Senior Business Development Strategist at Spark 451 will be able to think strategically, is passionate about higher education enrollment and marketing, and has the ability to build relationships and a network of partnering schools in a specific geographic territory in Central US. Our Business Development Strategists lead our sales efforts.
Essential Tasks
- Leverage your industry reputation and contacts to develop a network of partnering schools.
- Strategize with potential customers and utilize Spark 451’s solutions to help them meet their short and long-term enrollment goals.
- Customize business proposals in order to best address client needs.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the college or university’s businesses and the message they are working to portray.
- Execute business plans by working with Spark 451’s Account Executives, Client Strategists, and Creative team in order to deliver the most effective solutions.
- Function as the primary liaison to certain higher-education clients on behalf of the company.
- Present project summary reports created by Jenzabar.
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience required
- Experience working with HBCUs and/or MSIs
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
- Have demonstrated a record of increasing and maintaining a high level of new student enrollment
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft products (Word and PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills – including presentation skills
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships fellow team members, employees, and management
- Must be organized and detail oriented
- Proven ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality and autonomy
- This person will show strong attention to detail skills as well as ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Proven self-motivation to take initiative and master new tasks quickly
The pay range for this position is $90,000-100,000/year with eligibility for commission and full-time benefits; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, geographic location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.
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Benefits
Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K, Educational Assistance
Jenzabar does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetics, genetic markers and carrier status, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by state and federal laws.
Please Note: Jenzabar does not sponsor applicants for work visas.