FlexPoint offers online education for PreKindergarten-12th grade schools and districts worldwide.
Director, Business Development
Location
Florida
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$89.6K - $197.2K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Business Development
FlexPoint
• leads the identification and analysis of new business growth opportunities • responsible for ensuring smart, measurable growth within the national education space • serves as a critical bridge between product strategy and sales execution • oversees a team of Product Managers and collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Operational teams
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Economics, Marketing, or equivalent work experience
- 8 years of progressive high-level experience in product development and/or business development
- 5 years of organizational leadership experience managing teams
- Experience in K-12 distance learning or EdTech industry (preferred)
- Expert knowledge of business development strategies and competitive analysis
- Ability to interpret complex market research, financial reports, and industry trends
Benefits
- competitive salaries
- a well-rounded benefits package
- generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave)
- an array of professional development opportunities
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