Partner Development Executive (Seramount Assess360)

About EAB

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, advancement, and the workplace.

Seramount is a global talent services firm that helps HR leaders prepare for the workplace of tomorrow. We have over four decades of experience creating employee-centric strategies that align with business outcomes for our 600 partner organizations. By combining data-driven insights, expert research, advisory services, and innovative technology, we help unlock what’s possible with a truly engaged workforce.

At EAB and Seramount, we serve not only our partner institutions and organizations but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.

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The Role in Brief:

Partner Development Executive, Assess360

This consultative sales position will be responsible for new business development with employers (including emphasis on the Fortune 500), representing Seramount’s Assess360 service to prospective corporate partners (i.e., clients) and closing engagements.

Partner Development Executives at EAB are responsible for establishing relationships with key decision makers. We hire persuasive leaders with a knack for teaching and explaining concepts – people who are comfortable listening to our partners and then mapping their problems to our services and solutions. As our ambassadors and connectors, Partner Development Executives are pivotal to the growth of our firm.

As a Partner Development Executive, you will be responsible for generating leads and managing the sales process in order to convert new partners. We are seeking sales professionals who have a strong record of success achieving and exceeding sales goals within a team selling environment.

When you work at EAB in Sales, you’ll be making a difference. Our people care about doing their best, and our collaborative environment is energizing and rewarding. You’ll be part of a work environment where your voice counts and even small ideas can lead to big opportunities.

This position is listed as Partner Development Executive for posting purposes; the official title of this hire is expected to be Director or Senior Director of Partner Development (candidates are being considered across both levels) to align with EAB business norms.

Partner Development Executives may be based in Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; or remotely within the continental United States. Remote candidates with willingness to travel are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prospect and build new business within an assigned territory of organizations; acquire new partners successfully
• Build relationships by meeting with leaders to discuss their strategic challenges and opportunities, present best practice solutions and effectively sell the vision of Seramount’s Assess360 capabilities
• Conduct live presentations, including diagnostic evaluations and technical demonstrations, to understand prospective partner needs and educate key stakeholders on the value of Seramount’s products and services
• Meet annual revenue goals through management of a sales pipeline with pursuits in various stages of the evaluation process
• Work with other sales, marketing and delivery team members to drive increased revenue within an assigned portfolio of organizations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitors
• Provide insights from partner development visits to inform future initiatives and new product development inquiries across Forage, Seramount, and EAB
• Indirectly manage Sales Associates to goals, providing formal feedback and guidance on professional development

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
• Proven track record of success exceeding personal revenue targets in business development roles
• Experience representing complex products or services to external partners in a trusted, consultative capacity
• Ability to negotiate and excellent persuasion skills
• Willingness to travel domestically at least 25-50%
• Valid driver’s license
• 6-8+ years of professional experience in at least two of the following:
  • Corporate sector
  • Delivering client presentations and facilitating discussions
  • Sales or Account Management
  • Breaking down complex or abstract ideas into simpler concepts
  • Partner management

Ideal Qualifications:

• 8-10+ years of relevant full-time professional experience
• Experience selling consultative, information-based, or technology-driven services
• Experience working within or partnering with a D&I, Talent Management, or Human Resources function
• Comfort with creative lead generation and new business acquisition strategies
• Desire to achieve success in a sales environment and sell prospects on the current and future value proposition of a product or service
• Engaging and memorable presentation style; demonstrated ability to build rapport and credibility quickly with an executive-level audience
• Proven track record of success in achieving revenue quota and sales targets
• Demonstrated ability to listen and diagnose a problem and map a solution in the moment
• Demonstrated creativity and initiative when it comes to problem solving and/or project ownership
• Resilience and comfort with ambiguity; ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment
• Ability to indirectly manage a Sales Associate to goal, coach and provide constructive formal and informal feedback
• Receptive to feedback, coaching and constructive criticism; ability to learn from mistakes
• Proven experience managing multiple priorities, strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Excellent writing, critical thinking and negotiation skills, and familiarity with formal and informal RFP procedures
• Consultative sales experience
• Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration.

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome diversity of background and experience. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.

Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary (base) range for this role is $69,000 - $135,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

This hire will additionally be eligible for lucrative uncapped incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance.

Benefits:

This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.

To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.