Partner Engagement Specialist (San Antonio or Austin, TX)

** Only candidates residing near San Antonio or Austin, TX will be considered**

The Account Manager (Field Activation) serves as a vital member of the Activation Team and is responsible for executing the strategic outreach vision of the team, Enterprise Partnerships and SEI. This role focuses on managing and growing a network of strategic accounts within an assigned territory. This includes coordinating outreach events, facilitating the needs of existing and prospective students, generating inquiries and applications, and supporting new strategic account relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships directly with employer partners to drive engagement.

• Be an effective storyteller, with strong presentation skills, who can successfully articulate SEI’s value proposition, overcome objections, and build trust and credibility to influence decision makers and secure business.

• Coordinate and execute all employee-facing outreach events including trade shows, conferences, client meetings and presentations and other events as assigned.

• Coordinate and execute all employee-facing communications including email campaigns, print and electronic marketing collateral, social media, and other campaigns as assigned.

• Generate and refer high-quality student and learner inquiries through virtual and in-person outreach events and refer to assigned enrollment teams.

• Provide remote and onsite support for students and learners at employer partner locations within assigned territory and connect students and learners to enrollment and academic teams as appropriate.

• Develop and manage a network of contacts and referral sources.

• Assess client needs and provide feedback to the leadership team.

• Collaborate with the larger Activation Team to ensure strategic alignment and adoption of best practices.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Skills:

• A proven ability to close.

• Strong listening and presentation skills.

• Must have exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to quickly alter outreach approach based on client response.

• You are self-motivated and can motivate others.

Work Experience:

• Four to six years’ experience with demonstrated success in account management, business development, corporate outreach and lead generation; preferably in the education industry.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.

Other:

• Must be able to travel up to 50% of time.
• If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered. 
• Able to access information using a computer.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

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SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary.  The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.