Partner Development Executive, 2-Year Higher Education

Job overview

The Partner Development Executive, 2-Year Higher Education role is hybrid, with Washington, DC, Richmond, VA, or remote work within the continental United States listed as possible locations. The base salary range is $56,000–$105,500 per year, plus eligibility for uncapped variable compensation; anticipated total earnings are $106,000–$180,500 at target performance. EAB works with more than 2,800 institutions to support education and community outcomes through data-driven insights and related solutions. The executive develops new institutional partnerships by identifying prospects, building relationships with education leaders, presenting solutions, and managing sales opportunities through conversion. The role contributes to revenue goals and EAB’s education mission while coordinating with sales, marketing, and delivery colleagues.

What you'll do

• Prospect and build new business in an assigned territory
• acquire new partners and negotiate expansion of technology and research solutions
• meet with institutional leaders to understand challenges and present solutions
• conduct presentations, diagnostic evaluations, and technical demonstrations
• manage a sales pipeline to meet annual revenue goals
• collaborate with sales, marketing, and delivery teams
• maintain competitor knowledge
• share partner insights to inform initiatives and product development
• indirectly manage and guide a Sales Associate
• travel domestically at least 25–50%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

partner development executive

2-year higher education

eab

washington dc

richmond va

remote within continental us

$56,000–$105,500 base

uncapped variable compensation

higher education partnerships

business development

25–50% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 20+ days of annual PTO plus paid firm and floating holidays
• 401(k) with discretionary company match
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• commuter plans
• employee assistance program
• wellness programs
• fertility and adoption or surrogacy assistance
• paid parental leave
• life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

Why this role

Role may be based in Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; or remotely within the continental United States; domestic travel of at least 25–50% required; uncapped variable compensation eligibility.

About the employer

EAB is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.