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The Manager of Strategic Partnerships will lead the development of strategic relationships and drive new business opportunities by engaging with senior decision-makers in the education sector. This role is crucial for expanding Studer Education's influence and revenue through consultative sales and partnerships. The Manager of Strategic Partnerships is responsible for driving high-value, complex new business through strategic relationships, senior-level district engagement, and partner-led growth. This role focuses on enterprise and system-level opportunities, bundled solutions, and multi-year engagements aligned to Studer Education’s improvement model. Using a consultative, partnership-driven sales approach, the Manager of Strategic Partnerships develops and activates referral networks, engages senior decision-makers, and advances complex opportunities through the sales pipeline in close collaboration with internal teams. This role is expected to build influence-based pathways into districts and organizations, creating sustainable, repeatable sources of pipeline beyond traditional outbound prospecting. This position plays a critical role in expanding Studer Education’s strategic footprint and accelerating revenue growth through partnerships, referrals, and high-trust relationships.
Job Responsibility:
Generate new revenue from complex, high-value opportunities not currently served by Studer Education
Lead consultative sales conversations with senior district leaders and organizational partners, aligning solutions to strategic priorities and system-level needs
Manage enterprise and multi-stakeholder sales processes from opportunity qualification through close, ensuring disciplined deal progression
Define and execute territory and account strategies focused on strategic penetration, partner influence, and long-term growth
Develop, activate, and manage strategic partnerships that create consistent referral-based pipeline
Proactively solicit referrals from satisfied clients, partners, consultants, and network relationships
Identify and cultivate new partnership opportunities with associations, regional organizations, and aligned entities
Collaborate with internal leaders to formalize referral strategies, messaging, and follow-up processes
Maintain accurate pipeline data, forecasting, and reporting within CRM systems
Work closely with internal teams (SEM, coaching, marketing, events, and operations) to align resources and ensure solution fit
Prepare and deliver high-impact presentations, proposals, and pricing aligned to complex client needs
Participate in strategic planning conversations to continuously refine go-to-market and partnership strategies
Represent Studer Education at industry conferences, meetings, and events to build credibility and expand strategic relationships
Stay informed on education trends, district challenges, and competitive dynamics to position solutions effectively
Share market insights and partnership intelligence with sales leadership to inform strategy and decision-making
Other duties as assigned by sales leadership
Requirements:
5–7+ years of successful B2B sales experience, preferably in education, consulting, or complex services environments
Proven ability to close complex, consultative, enterprise-level deals involving multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated success building and leveraging partnerships and referral networks to drive revenue
Strong executive presence with the ability to engage senior leaders and build trust-based relationships
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Highly organized and disciplined in CRM usage, pipeline management, and forecasting
Strategic thinker with the ability to identify growth opportunities and influence outcomes
Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally
Willingness to travel for strategic meetings, conferences, and relationship-building activities
Self-directed, goal-oriented, and motivated by uncapped earning potential
Goal-oriented with a proactive mindset to achieve sales targets independently