
Partnerships Account Executive
Betabox, Raleigh, NC, United States
Overview Betabox is on a mission to open the future to every student. Our experiential career discovery programs help students gain exposure to technology career pathways throughout the southeastern United States. We partner with governments, industry, higher ed, non‑profits, and school districts to bring these evidence‑based, hands‑on learning programs to students who need them most.
Role Betabox is hiring a Partnerships Account Executive who will drive new partnerships and customer relationships that directly enable us to serve more students. In this role, you'll own the full lifecycle of Betabox's partnership relationships — from opening the first conversation to renewing multi‑year commitments. Early in your tenure, you'll spend the majority of your time generating new conversations with prospective industry, institutional, and educator partners. Over time, as your accounts list grows, your focus will naturally shift toward managing, deepening, and renewing those relationships as your primary duty, while still as a secondary priority focusing on acquiring net new relationships.
Success in this role looks like Leveraging your existing network to generate early wins
Relentless focus and creative approaches to booking first meetings with prospects
Building trust and credibility in the workforce development and ed‑tech space to hit quota consistently
Starting with a hunter's mentality, then evolving into a trusted steward of a growing portfolio of partners
What You'll Do Business Development & Pipeline Generation (Primary Focus, Year 1) Prospect, qualify, and develop new partnership opportunities with corporate partners, workforce boards, state agencies, higher education institutions, and school districts
Build and personally execute outbound campaigns through email, cold calling, social selling, and strategic content creation to generate qualified conversations
Attend and represent Betabox at industry conferences, education summits, workforce development events, and community gatherings to build relationships and raise brand awareness
Develop and publish thought leadership content such as LinkedIn articles and social media to position Betabox and yourself as a trusted voice in STEM community impact
Research target accounts and territories to understand organizational priorities, funding cycles, and decision‑maker landscapes, then tailor outreach accordingly
Create compelling proposals and pitch materials that align Betabox's impact model with partner goals around talent pipeline development, community investment, and ESG/CSR commitments
Relationship Nurturing & Deal Closure Guide prospective partners through a consultative sales process from first conversation through signed agreement by deeply understanding their community impact goals and mapping Betabox solutions to their needs
Conduct engaging presentations and demonstrations (virtual and in‑person) that communicate the value and measurable outcomes of Betabox partnerships
Manage a healthy pipeline in the CRM, maintaining accurate data, timely follow‑ups, and clear deal progression
Account Management & Retention (Growing Focus Over Time) Serve as the primary point of contact for signed partners, ensuring they feel supported, informed, and excited about the impact of their investment
Manage partnership renewals and develop proposals for expanded engagements, upsells, and cross‑sell opportunities as partners deepen their commitment
Coordinate partner requirements and deliverables with the Betabox operations team, ensuring seamless execution of funded STEM programming
Deliver regular impact reports and updates that demonstrate ROI, student outcomes, and community impact to stakeholders
Identify and act on opportunities to grow existing partnerships—new regions, additional schools, expanded programming, keeping retention and expansion at the center of your work
Requirements 3-5+ years in business development, partnerships, or consultative sales — ideally in education, workforce development, or mission‑driven organizations
A confident communicator who can engage executives, educators, and community leaders alike
Self‑directed, organized, and energized by opening new doors
Genuinely committed to STEM equity and expanding opportunity for underserved students
Comfortable with CRM tools and data‑driven strategy
Bachelor's degree in business, education, communications, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated alignment with Betabox company values
Nice To Have Experience working with K-12 schools, higher education, or workforce development boards
Background in STEM education, community development, or corporate social responsibility
Existing relationships within industry, education, or government networks that align with Betabox's mission
Experience with grant‑funded programs or public sector sales cycles
Comfort with content creation: writing, social media, or public speaking
Benefits Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 base salary, with a total on‑target earnings (OTE) of $115,000 - $130,000
Competitive benefits package including 401k and healthcare
Remote work available for qualified candidates
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