Vice President of Sales, University Partnerships

6 days ago

Chicago IL, Cook County, IL; Illinois, United States Confidential Full-time

Vice President of Sales, University Partnerships

About the Company

Online education solutions & EdTech platform for universities

Industry
Education Management

Type
Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded
2011

Employees
201-500

Funding
$26-$50 million

Categories

  • Education
  • EdTech
  • Information Technology & Services
  • Technology

Specialties

  • education services
  • education management
  • education technology
  • learning design
  • marketing
  • student enrollment
  • and student enrollment

Business Classifications

  • B2B
  • Marketplace
  • SAAS
  • B2C

About the Role

The Company is seeking a VP of Sales - University Partnerships to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing sales strategies, driving revenue, and signing new clients. This role requires the ability to prospect, cultivate, and establish relationships with decision-makers at colleges and universities, with a focus on securing high-impact, multi-year contracts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for higher education, a proven track record in sales, and experience in developing market-leading, value-based solutions. The VP of Sales will also be a solution expert, capable of delivering high-stakes presentations to executive-level decision-makers. Applicants for the VP of Sales - University Partnerships position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and at least 5 years of sales experience, with a significant recent focus on higher education. A background in product and service/consulting sales is essential, and experience in enterprise sales within a start-up environment is a plus. The role demands a professional who can thrive in complex sales cycles, is adept at managing the total sales process, and has a proven ability to build and develop senior-level client relationships. The candidate should be an enthusiastic self-starter, with excellent communication skills, and a strong sense of accountability. Integrity, a value and outcomes-oriented approach, and a history of exceeding sales targets are also key attributes for this role.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Sales Officer

Functions

  • Sales/Revenue
Confidential