About EAB

　　At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,500 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 five major areas: enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data & analytics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.

　　At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions 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.

　　For more information, visit our Careers page.

　　The Role in Brief:

　　Senior Director, Partner Development Manager, Seramount

　　EAB Seramount is a strategic business dedicated to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

　　We serve forward thinking organizations with integrated tools that provide a strategic and holistic map for setting new standards for workplace culture. Over the past four decades, we’ve built deep, data-powered intelligence on the employee experience, which allows us to address specific client workplace challenges related to DEI. We excel in serving as our clients’ go to partner in developing and progressing their DEI strategies. Our business is in growth mode and offers the right person the opportunity to be part of a diverse, dynamic, creative, and highly skilled team partnering with leading companies to advance more inclusive corporate cultures.

　　At EAB Seramount, 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.

　　We are hiring a Senior Director to lead and manage the Partner Development team. The role is responsible for managing a team of individuals against a revenue goal for new and/or existing Seramount products. Following an initial onboarding period, the incumbent will assume responsibility for achieving revenue targets, including a direct role in developing new business. Having familiarized themselves with Seramount’s diverse line of offerings in the relevant product and/or service areas, this person will implement effective strategies to grow revenue and manage team members and themselves against metrics in order to achieve results.

　　This hire may be based in Washington, DC or Richmond, VA; this position is also open to remote employment within the continental United States. Candidates with willingness to travel (10%+) are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

　　This role is expected to report to EAB’s Senior Vice President, Partner Development. The opening is posted at both Senior Director and Managing Director levels; applicants will be considered at both levels for the one opportunity.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Product Revenue Management: The Senior Director will be responsible for new business development for a complex line of business.

　　People and Team Leadership: Build and manage a highly motivated, engaged and effective Partner Development Team, which includes support staff. The leader will be skilled at talent attraction, identification and selection, coaching and retention. They will develop and lead sales training to improve skill sets, add capabilities and strengthen effectiveness of each team member.

　　Strategic Sales Process Management: Establish a high-functioning sales management process for all team members including visit planning, execution, ROI assessment, follow up and closing. The leader will involve themselves in a personal, hands-on way to ensure the team’s success, including playing a sales support role in meetings as-needed.

　　Marketing and Revenue Strategy: Establish optimal sales strategy and process for the product line, including individual product sales, bundled sales and upsells. They will work closely with product delivery and marketing leaders on collateral creation and innovative marketing efforts (e.g., conferences, trade shows, etc.).

　　Market Knowledge: Build and maintain expertise in key industry issues. Develop a deep understanding of the industry and how EAB’s offerings help partners set and execute their strategy. Play a lead role in communicating market intelligence and trends back to other internal key stakeholders.

　　Revenue Reporting: Responsible for reporting upward on projected revenue as well as team results and engaging Firm executive leadership in creative solutions for driving maximum revenue. This individual will effectively partner with the rest of the senior management team and be a key contributor to help lead the business to the next levels of growth and profitability.

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/University

　　Must possess a minimum of 8-10+ years of Sales or Account Management experience, with proven experience of team management

　　Track record of successful sales/ownership over a revenue target, both personal and team based

　　Relevant industry experience

　　Proven ability to meet and exceed goals

　　Ability to conduct presentations and facilitate group discussions

　　Proven negotiation and persuasion skills

　　Willingness to travel domestically at least 10%

　　Valid U.S. Driver’s License

　　Ideal Qualifications:

　　Ability to conduct executive level presentations and facilitate group discussions

　　Solution-based sales experience with an emphasis on value selling

　　Ability to demonstrate and communicate the ROI of a membership/product

　　Deep understanding of EAB Seramount and its products, business model, commercial strategy, and market

　　Experience managing others and providing formal/informal feedback

　　Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable working and continual learning environment in support of EAB’s DE&I Promise

　　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 $95,000 - $140,000 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 discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

　　Benefits:

　　Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:

　　Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible

　　20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays

　　Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)

　　401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution

　　Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans

　　Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family

　　Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation

　　Gender affirming care coverage

　　Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance

　　Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents

　　Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel

　　Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members

　　Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance

　　Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program

　　Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities

　　Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits.

　　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.