Full-Time

Senior Business Development Director

Posted on 10/1/2025

Deadline 10/15/25
Arizona State University

Arizona State University

Compensation Overview

$120k - $180k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Tempe, AZ, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work requires a minimum of 60% of the work week at the primary ASU work location.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including five (5) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, establish, and execute a business development strategy that results in new executive education partnerships and revenue generating opportunities by formulating and growing client relationships.
  • Develop and implement the go-to-market strategy for Executive Education growth; build and manage a robust, qualified pipeline aligned to school goals.
  • Lead discovery, scoping, and solution design meetings with senior executives; translate client needs into compelling proposals with faculty and internal partners.
  • Drive full-cycle business development (prospect → proposal → close → handoff), maintaining rigorous CRM hygiene and forecast accuracy.
  • Steward client relationships for renewals and expansion; monitor delivery quality and outcomes with program teams.
  • Travel to client sites (domestic/international) and industry events to build partnerships and brand presence.
  • Track and report portfolio impact and financials; contribute to strategic prioritization of offerings.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the solutions that the W. P. Carey School of Business and ASU generally can deliver.
  • Inform and participate in the strategic prioritization of programs for development and delivery.
  • Role will evolve as the line of business grows and is responsible for other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Evidence of a Master’s degree in a business-related discipline AND five (5) years of experience in a leadership role within a business school Executive Education unit.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of corporate relations, business operations and business development.
  • Experience in establishing and expanding relationships with senior executives.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of business school academic programs and credentials.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of management and financial principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of global business environment.
  • Experience in problem-solving and decision-making in a complex organization.
  • Experience in planning, analyzing, and coordination activities and establishing priorities.
  • Evidence of effective communication skills.
  • Experience in program development, revenue forecasting, budgeting, administration and business planning.
  • Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a complex organization, including global networking.
  • Experience in marketing concepts.
  • Experience in traveling locally, nationally and globally.
  • Experience in handling confidential information.
  • Genuine interest in collaboration, innovation and improvement for all parties involved.
  • Executive presence, positive attitude, honesty, trustworthiness, excellent interpersonal skills, communication and relationship management expertise.
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