Account Manager - Degrees@Work, REMOTE

** Candidates need to reside within the West or Midwest Region of the United States (States that qualify: AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, IL, MO, MN, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WI, WY)**

The Degrees@Work Account Manager 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 directly supports the client, specifically the client Relationship Manager, within assigned territory. This includes supporting the client goal of developing the Degrees@Work network, growing the list of participating locations, coordinating outreach events for prospective and participating Degrees@Work locations, affiliated schools, client field offices, and generally supporting new and existing relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directly support the client Relationship Managers, from a client management perspective, within shared territory.

• Coordinate and execute all outreach events, in partnership with client Relationship Manager, including trade shows conferences, client field offices sessions, prospect locations, affiliated school sessions, and other presentations as assigned.

• Coordinate and execute prospective location communications, in support of the client Relationship Manager, including email campaigns, print and electronic marketing collateral, social media, and other campaigns as assigned.

• Generate and refer Degrees@Work leads to partner client Relationship Manager.

• Provide support to client Relationship Managers in their pursuit to convert locations from prospect to executed contract within assigned territory.

• Identify and pursue new or expanded opportunities with participating locations to increase utilization of the Degrees@Work program.

• Identify and pursue new or expanded opportunities with participating locations to expose them to additional SEI programs and services.

• 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.

Education:

• 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.

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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 and benefits package.  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.