Manager, Strategic Accounts – High School Study Abroad

CIEE Barcelona

Strategic Account Manager responsible for managing relationships with U.S. high schools to promote CIEE's study abroad programs.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building strategic partnerships and managing sales processes within the education sector, with a focus on increasing student participation in study abroad programs. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems to analyze data and inform strategies while delivering dynamic presentations to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementCRM ProficiencyInternational Education ExperienceSpanish Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentData AnalysisPresentation SkillsEnrollment ManagementMarket Opportunity Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationEntrepreneurial SpiritMentoringTeam CollaborationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemSalesforce

Industry Keywords

K-12 EducationStudy AbroadGlobal CitizenshipStudent EngagementEnrollment Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain relationships with a wide range of school influencers and advocates.
Collaborate with school partners to increase awareness of study abroad opportunities.
Develop and execute strategic partnership plans that increase student participation in CIEE programs.
Lead, manage, and mentor direct reports (Enrollment Coordinators) to oversee the student sales process.
Deliver engaging presentations to students, parents, and administrators, both virtually and in-person.
Analyze enrollment trends, school engagement data, and market opportunities to inform partnership strategies.
Maintain accurate records of all outreach activities and engagement plans within our CRM system.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 4 years of sales or other relevant experience, with a proven track record of building strong client relationships.
Experience in international education or related K-12 industries is a plus.
Spanish proficiency preferred.
Demonstrated experience in sales leadership or management.
Strong entrepreneurial spirit and a proven ability to build a sales territory.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present dynamically to large groups.
Proficiency in using a CRM system (e.g., Salesforce) to organize and prioritize a sales pipeline.
Willingness to be a flexible team member with a passion for education and a belief in the power of global citizenship.
Eagerness to travel within your territory during the key enrollment season.
Readiness to grow and develop yourself, our client group, and our Company.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Parental leave
Gym Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & Long-term Disability
6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules)
CIEE Study Abroad Program discounts
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental, and vision)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account (medical and dependent)
Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)