Partner Engagement Specialist (Charlotte, NC or Philadelphia, PA)

The Partner Engagement Specialist (Field)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 facilitating a network of strategic partnerships 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 partnerships. A thorough understanding of the organizational needs of the 21st century workforce is critical to developing a meaningful learning solution for employers.

This role will support the Charlotte, NC or Philadelphia, PA regions depending on location of selected candidate. This role is a remote position with travel expectations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships directly with key 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 inquiries through virtual and in-person outreach events and refer to assigned enrollment teams.

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

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

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

• Collaborate with the broader 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.

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

• Typical office setting.

• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.

• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.

• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.

• Access information using a computer.

• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.

• Effectively cope with stressful situations.

• Strong mental acuity.

• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job. 

• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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 fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. 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.