Business Development Director, Executive Education

## Business Development Director, Executive Education**We are seeking 2 dynamic and results-driven Business Development Directors** to drive growth for the executive education programs at **Mays Business School.**We're driving growth in the **Dallas/Fort Worth** and **Houston markets**. Both roles involve identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships with corporations and promoting our customized educational services to C-suite executives and decision-makers. The ideal candidate may have established business connections, an understanding of the executive education and professional learning and development sectors and a proven track record of achieving sales targets.* **Prospecting and Lead Generation:** Identify and target potential corporate clients and academic institutions through research, networking, and outreach.* **Sales Strategy and Execution:** Develop and implement business development plans to meet or exceed sales targets.* **Proposal Development and Negotiation:** Create tailored proposals, negotiate terms, and close deals to secure new partnerships.**Required Education** **and Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Education, or a related field.* Ten years of progressively responsible experience in business development.* MBA or a Master's degree in a related field.* Proven experience in B2B sales or business development,* Sales experience within the education or professional services sector.* Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.* Experience in selling complex, multi-year service contracts is a plus.* Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.* An understanding of the basics of business, management, and leadership principles.* Strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities, with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.* Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.* Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).* Ability and willingness to travel as needed for client meetings and industry events.**Location:** Please note these roles are available in **Dallas, TX** or **Houston TX**, respectively. education programs that cultivate ethical leaders. Embodying the Texas A&M traditions of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service, the staff at the CED welcomes the on-going dialog with clients

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