Overview

This position will demonstrate ABM’s unique value to potential large Education key account customers, working with territory Business Development Mangers to provide them with meetings with C-Suite Level leaders of schools. This is done through C-suite level interaction within a school’s Corporate Relations and/or Advancement team to understand their strategic priorities, and then turn that into a vision for a comprehensive symbiotic partnership between the school and ABM. This position requires the Strategic Alliance Director to be well versed in school advancement, engagement, corporate relations, school funding and financial acumen to demonstrate an ability to navigate a complex business development environment.

Essential Functions

• High level of motivation and ability to secure appointments with K12 and Higher Ed – C level decision makers

• Ability to understand a school’s unique strategic goals and communicate how ABM can be a great strategic partner

• Ability to attend a school’s functions around curriculum, culture, community, and career opportunities.

• Be THE advocate for 100% referenceable clients relating to this value proposition.

• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Development, Advancement, Engagement, and/or Corporate Relations at the University level

Other:

• Proven success in building high level relationships

• Proven success proactively creating meetings

• Must be comfortable with speaking to large audiences

• Ability to use customer relationship management software such as Salesforce

• Must have strong written and oral communication skills, presentation skills, and computer skills in in MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

• Experience fund raising and/or Corporate Relations at K-12 Education and Colleges/Universities is highly preferred.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.