Business Development Manager

DeVry University

. Identify and research potential clients for DeVryWorks Completion Grant partnerships .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lead generation, client engagement, and sales closure within the Education or Skills Training industry. Proficient in utilizing CRM tools and sales enablement technology to track leads and improve sales outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lead GenerationSales Pipeline ManagementClient EngagementSalesforce ExperienceExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Lead QualificationProduct DemonstrationRevenue Target AchievementAttention to DetailUnderstanding of Adult Learning Theory

Soft Skills

Highly MotivatedResult-OrientedStrategic ThinkingCreative MindsetTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceGongMS TeamsZoomInfoLinkedIn Navigator

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Education IndustrySkills TrainingSales EnablementCold CallingEmail Outreach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and research potential clients for DeVryWorks Completion Grant partnerships
Generate leads through cold calling, email outreach, and social networking
Engage with potential clients to understand needs and assess product/service suitability
Qualify leads using defined criteria
Communicate product/service value propositions
Conduct product demonstrations
Close a high volume of deals within defined timeframes
Overcome objections and address concerns to facilitate deal closures
Maintain the sales pipeline and provide regular progress updates to sales management
Use CRM tools to track and prioritize leads
Collaborate with internal teams to transition sales to activation on time
Gather client feedback to support product/service improvements
Use sales enablement technology and reporting to deliver outcomes and improve continuously

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years’ experience in facilitation including virtual delivery
Consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets
Highly motivated, self-driven, result-oriented, strategic, logical and methodical thinker
Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Understanding of adult learning theory
Ability and willingness to work as part of an interdependent team and exchange ideas
Ability to effectively multi-task and handle impromptu changes in direction
Creative and innovative mindset with a focus on process improvement
Strong interest in the Education or Skills Training industry preferred
Experience with Salesforce, Gong, MS Teams, ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn Navigator