Partner Engagement Manager (TN/GA Territory)

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The partnerships team at Herzing University is growing! We are looking for a Partner Engagement Manager in the TN/GA market that is proactive, detail oriented, and personable with experience in Higher Education territory management. In this role you will have the opportunity to impact the growth and overall development of partner relationships.

Are you passionate about representing a diverse range of programs and fostering partner growth? Join Herzing's partnership team and collaborate with local partner facilities to drive inquiries and contribute to overall growth.

HOURS

Monday-Friday regular business hours. Candidates must reside in Tennessee or Georgia. Availability to attend scheduled meetings or events, to potentially include multi-day travel, weekends, and evenings between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM, as needed. Requires up to 70% travel within the assigned territory.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree preferred. High school diploma required.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience working in Sales, Marketing, or Higher Education recruitment required.
• Prior experience in higher education territory management or providing service to this sector is preferred.
• Proven success in building relationships, delivering regional account growth, recruiting, and managing a territory.
• High level of initiative and energy with demonstrated ability to generate results.
• Instinct for revenue-generating opportunities.
• Strong passion the Higher Education industry, including an alignment with Herzing's mission, products/programs, & values.
• Experience presenting presentations to small groups.
• Experience working for a higher education institution in a B2B2C capacity preferred.
• Salesforce experience preferred.
• General understanding of university operations including student enrollment, admissions, partner educational benefits/financial aid, marketing, and recruiting is preferred. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regional Development
  
  
  
  • Represent Herzing at onsite and virtual events including but not limited to partner events, education fairs, webinars, and conferences.
  • Manage local or regional cohort opportunities post launch from National Business Development Manager or Leadership team.
  • Support National Business Development Manager(s) to drive student growth for designated accounts.
  • Build and grow strong relationships with facility contacts within the region.
  • Identify additional marketing and/or product opportunities for assigned facilities/accounts.
  • Evaluate and participate in community events and conferences where appropriate.
  • Drive and maintain high levels of customer service.
  • Proactively assess, clarify, and cater to client needs. Escalate potential cohort opportunities to National Business Development Manager.
  • Maintain CRM and share internally as needed.
  
  
  
  
• Inquiry Generation
  
  
  
  • Participate in ongoing lead-producing activities to generate interest in programs with regional partner facilities:
    
    
    
    • Generate inquiries through webinars, onsite client events, and other lead generating activities.
    • Participate in, promote, and present general, program specific, and cohort webinars.
    • Marketing campaigns & Email blasts.
    
    
    
    
  • Product Knowledge
    
    
    
    • Maintain current and accurate knowledge of all program offerings, policies, and procedures.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.