WGU Advancement advances the mission, vision, and goals of Western Governors University (WGU) and its affiliates.
Lead Partnership Executive
Location
Florida + 3 moreAll locations: Florida | Maryland | Pennsylvania | Washington
Posted
73 days ago
Salary
$109.9K - $170.4K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead Partnership Executive
WGU Advancement
• Drive new enterprise partnerships aligned to WGU’s mission and strategic priorities • Lead consultative business development with C-suite leaders and national decision-makers • Design innovative proposals, campaigns, and workforce solutions that address large-scale talent needs • Represent WGU at major industry events, conferences, and partner councils • Coach and guide Account Executives and Senior Account Executives on enterprise sales best practices • Partner closely with Partner Success teams to ensure smooth handoffs and long-term partner outcomes • Contribute to national pipeline strategy, market expansion, and development of new verticals
Job Requirements
- Expert-level consultative sales and partnership acquisition skills
- Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders
- Deep understanding of workforce development, higher education, and talent ecosystems
- Proven ability to craft tailored value propositions that deliver measurable ROI
- Strong commitment to student-centered outcomes
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10 years of related experience, or 7 years of related experience with a Master’s degree
- Prior experience in the higher education sector (Bonus Points)
- Extensive background in acquisition-focused roles (Bonus Points)
- Demonstrated success building partnerships with large organizations (1,000+ employees) (Bonus Points)
- Proven track record in enterprise sales or strategic partnerships across industries (Bonus Points)
- Established professional network with strong industry credibility (Bonus Points)
- Experience in Lieu of Education: Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this role may substitute for education requirements. Generally, one year of relevant experience may be considered in place of one year of education, at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Benefits
- Bonuses
- Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare
- Health savings account and flexible spending account
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
- Legal and identity theft coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Wellbeing program
- Discounted WGU tuition
- Flexible paid time off with no need for accrual
- Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
- 11 paid holidays
- Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave
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