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Gallup · 4 hours ago

Senior Business Development Consultant in Education

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$125K/yr - $150K/yr
date5+ years exp

Gallup is a company focused on transforming the student experience in education. As a Senior Business Development Consultant, you will partner with education leaders to address cultural and organizational challenges while driving growth and building lasting relationships.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the trusted adviser to K-12 and higher education leaders
Translate complex data and analytics into actionable strategies that drive cultural transformation
Build and manage a $2 million portfolio of education clients, expanding existing relationships while cultivating new opportunities
Meet and exceed consultative sales goals, with key metrics including bookings, revenue and client impact
Deliver data-driven presentations to boards, cabinets and leadership teams
Architect creative, custom solutions that integrate Gallup’s research, people and tools to solve client-specific challenges
Provide thought leadership and guide executives step by step through turning goals into measurable outcomes

Qualification

Consultative business developmentExperience in education sectorData translation strategiesRevenue stream managementExecutive-level relationship buildingStrategic advisingSolution architectureVisionary leadershipCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in education, business or a related field required
At least five years of combined experience working in education and consulting required
At least three years of experience partnering with senior leaders in K-12 or higher education required
Experience building and growing a revenue stream in a consultative sales portfolio of at least $1 million required
Demonstrated success in consultative business development and growing executive-level relationships required
Experience translating research, analytics and data into actionable strategies for clients required
Willingness to travel up to 25% required
A commitment to working on-site at Gallup's Chicago office at least three days a week required
Eligibility to work in the U.S. required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance options
A fully vested 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
An employee stock ownership program
Mass transit reimbursement
Family-building benefits
An employee assistance program
Various reimbursements and activities that enhance our associates’ wellbeing

Company

Gallup

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Gallup.com provides data-driven news based on the U.S. and world polls, daily tracking, and public opinion research.
dateFounded in 1935
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.gallup.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jeremie Brecheisen
Managing Partner
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Jim Clifton
Chairman
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