Business Developer

Rasmussen University

Entry Level Associate Business Developer at Rasmussen University working to build corporate relationships and drive enrollments. Collaborating closely with the Senior Business Developer and assisting in sales strategies across a large territory.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help build corporate relationships with large employers and establish agreements that will drive enrollments to Rasmussen University.
Work closely with the Senior Business Developer in establishing national employer relationships and assist in prospecting efforts within a large territory.
Consultative Selling.
Helping secure national book of business.
Formulate strategic sales plan to ensure goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
Execute a multi-dimensional approach to account prospecting.
Create and implement a corporate alliance strategy that provides value to alliances at Rasmussen University.
Build knowledge-based trust through networking, development & prospecting.
Cultivate and establish new corporate education alliances through cold-calling, face-to-face interactions, and professional and social networking.
Identify, pursue, and develop alliances with businesses, government agencies, organizations, unions, and professional trade associations.
Conduct executive-level meetings with alliances and outline future strategy and growth plans.
With assistance, negotiate contracts and strategic marketing initiatives with large alliances that allow them to leverage their tuition assistance programs and create degree pathways for their employees.
Document daily alliance activity within Salesforce.
Assist in providing leadership and strategy recommendations to Account Management team to optimize their efforts and drive growth for newly formed alliances.
Provide internal stakeholders with accurate industry updates and trends.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communication, Marketing, Education, or related field preferred.
3+ years’ of consultative sales experience selling intangible products.
Experience selling to and influencing external senior level stakeholders
Strong negotiation skills
Experienced with creation and implementation of sales and territory plans
Experienced with in-person or virtual remote sales presentations with C-Suite & Executive levels
Robust networking skills, relationship building, and collaboration skills within a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred experience within higher education or as a healthcare professional with sales experience.
Excellent organization, time management, written, verbal and communication skills
Strong understanding of higher education business development
Proficient with Salesforce or comparable CRM preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Education assistance
Professional development
Networking opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

consultative sellingnegotiationsales planningterritory planningsales presentationsbusiness development

Soft Skills

networkingrelationship buildingcollaborationorganizationtime managementcommunication