Director, University Partnerships, Technology
TLDR
Lead technology sales opportunities from discovery through technical evaluation, while building event-based demand and guiding university buyers toward solutions.
Noodle is higher education’s leading strategy, services, and technology partner. We develop infrastructure, provide life-changing learning experiences, and grow the awareness of and the enrollment in some of the best academic institutions in the world. Our vision is “to empower universities to change the world.” We achieve this vision by offering our university partners various products and services that help them be more resilient, responsive, efficient, and interconnected.
The Director of University Partnerships is part of the sales team at Noodle called University Partnerships, or “UP”. This role will have a particular focus on identifying, developing, and collaborating with sales team members to close opportunities for Noodle’s technology products and solutions.
As our Director of University Partnerships, you will play a crucial role in building our sales pipeline, ultimately aiming to achieve revenue targets. With a focus on data-driven strategies and innovative tactics, you will execute target outreach strategies to generate and nurture leads that have the high potential of converting to partnership contracts. You will lead technology sales opportunities from discovery through product demonstration, technical evaluation, pricing, procurement; translating product capabilities into clear business value for university buyers. The core of our demand generation strategy is event-based, requiring a unique balance of creativity, curiosity, teamwork, ingenuity, and analytical thinking to drive awareness and leads around our offerings.
In this role, organization and adaptability are key. You must effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines, while maintaining a well-structured approach to lead qualification and nurturing. You should be equally comfortable discussing a university’s business challenge with an executive leader and navigating more technical conversations involving product functionality, integrations, implementation, data, AI, and enterprise systems.The dynamic nature of our industry and market may require quick decision-making and adjustments to switch directions when needed. Achieving lead pipeline and revenue goals as a team relies on our ability to navigate and embrace change while staying focused on our overarching objectives.
Additionally, your success in this role will be determined by the following principles:
- Learn, then define: Invest time in understanding the needs, workflows, technology environment, and challenges of potential partners through active listening and thoughtful discovery.
- Share, empower: Transparently share knowledge, product expertise, resources, and relevant insights to empower potential partners and help them understand what is possible with Noodle’s technology and solutions.
- Solve, don't sell: Connect the unique challenges of potential partners to the right combination of technology, services, and expertise, and position our offerings based on measurable value and outcomes.
Responsibilities:
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Eligibility Requirements:
This position is based in the United States, and applicants must be legally authorized to live and work in the United States. Employees are required to reside within the United States for the duration of their employment.
At Noodle, we hire people who will help us change the future of online education. Even if you don't think you check off every bullet point on this list, we still encourage you to apply! We value both current experience and future potential.
Noodle is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because those differences are what make our team shine. We hire great people from different backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger as a whole. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Noodle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.
Benefits
Education Stipend
Annual education stipend for lifelong learning
Equity Compensation
401(k) with company match, plus equity opportunities
Free Meals & Snacks
Free subscription to the Calm app
Health Insurance
Pre-tax benefit options that help you save on eligible healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses
Home Office Stipend
Monthly mobile connectivity stipend
Growth opportunities
Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees can be themselves and grow within and around the company
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
4 weeks of paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave
Remote-Friendly
Work from our beautiful NYC office OR the comfort of your home office!
Wellness Stipend
Wellness initiatives and resources
Noodle builds innovative technology and services designed to enhance higher education, supporting institutions in improving student enrollment and learning experiences. Our mission is to connect prospective students with top academic options, empowering them to make informed choices about their education.