Surgical Account Manager – Alliance Program
Medtronic
Education Partnership Manager
PeopleCert
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Execute a U.S. business development strategy that expands LANGUAGECERT recognition and market share across higher education, pathway programs, and workforce sectors.
- Build and manage relationships with universities, community colleges, ESL programs, accreditation bodies, and government education agencies.
- Lead institutional recognition campaigns, securing acceptance of LANGUAGECERT exams for admissions, placement, and credentialing purposes.
- Identify and grow channel partners (language schools, test centers, recruitment agencies, and education consultants) to promote and deliver LANGUAGECERT products.
- Represent LANGUAGECERT at U.S. and international education conferences (e.g., NAFSA, TESOL, IACAC…), delivering presentations and building advocacy among institutional decision-makers.
- Partner with global marketing and communications teams to design outreach campaigns tailored to the U.S. higher education landscape.
- Track performance metrics, recognition achievements, and partner success stories, reporting regularly to senior leadership.
- Collaborate with customer support and operations teams to ensure seamless partner experience and continuous improvement.
- Stay informed on U.S. policy changes, immigration trends, and education industry developments that may impact recognition and test adoption.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s in Education, Business, International Relations, or related field preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or institutional relations within international education, English language assessment, or higher education sectors.
- Proven record of achieving recognition and adoption of educational programs or assessments among universities or government entities.
- Deep understanding of U.S. international admissions, pathway programs, and English Language Learning ecosystem.
- Experience working with stakeholders across academia, government, and education agencies.
- Strong consultative sales, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Excellent command of the English language (C2 level certification desired; LANGUAGECERT C2 LTE or C2 IESOL a plus).
- Spanish a plus.
- Advanced computer literacy required; ECDL Advanced certification desirable. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM or equivalent software will be considered an asset.
- Willingness to travel across the U.S. and occasionally internationally (~30–40%).
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and execution skills.
- Collaborative team player with a relationship-first approach.
- Passion for education, language learning, and global engagement.
- Ability to influence and build trust with senior institutional leaders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability to a fast-paced, international environment.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Work in an international, dynamic, and fun atmosphere.
- Two free vouchers per year for certifications from PeopleCert's portfolio.
- A huge learning experience working with global best practices.
- Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities.
- 100% Virtual Hiring Process.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
business developmentpartnershipsinstitutional relationsEnglish language assessmentrecognition and adoption of educational programsconsultative salespresentation skillsrelationship managementadvanced computer literacystrategic thinking
Soft skills
collaborative team playerrelationship-first approachanalytical skillsexecution skillsinfluencetrust buildingentrepreneurial mindsetadaptabilitypassion for educationglobal engagement
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's in EducationC2 level certificationLANGUAGECERT C2 LTELANGUAGECERT C2 IESOL
