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Strada Education Foundation

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Education • Non-profit • Social Impact

Strada Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with students, policymakers, educators, and employers across the U. S. to strengthen the connection between education and economic opportunity. The foundation focuses on advancing postsecondary education through research, grantmaking, social impact investments, public policy solutions, and strategic initiatives. Strada supports clear outcomes, quality coaching, affordability, work-based learning, and employer alignment to help students make informed decisions and connect education to career aspirations. The organization is committed to ensuring equitable pathways to prosperity through educational reform and improved education-to-employment systems.

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2014

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• Support the execution of CredLens’ sales strategy to drive revenue growth across our various customer segments (credential issuers, higher ed institutions, policymakers, funders, and more) • Identify and pursue net-new business opportunities via market maps, highly customized outreach campaigns, and networking opportunities, leveraging industry insights and market trends to ensure CredLens is reaching target segments effectively • Optimize sales processes, track monthly performance metrics, administer and manage sales software (Zoominfo, Salesforce) • Effectively communicate the value proposition of the CredLens solution to key decision makers at credentialing bodies, higher ed institutions, state agencies, funders, and more • Cultivate strategic partnerships with industry organizations, foundations, and policymakers to enhance CredLens’ visibility and impact • Work closely with product and engineering teams to align sales efforts with the evolving needs of key stakeholders • Assist in forecasting revenue and growth opportunities, ensuring CredLens' sales objectives are met or exceeded

🎯 Requirements

• Proven track record of success in selling into higher education institutions and credential issuers (product sales experience preferred but not required) • 7+ years of experience • Bachelor’s degree preferred • Experience creating large-scale market maps and translating them into bespoke, highly customized sales campaigns • Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed aggressive sales quotas and targets • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic startup environments where goals and priorities shift quickly • Understanding of the non-degree credential space, including key players, trends, and challenges • Passionate about education and committed to CredLens' mission of closing the data gap for non-degree credentials.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefit package • Annual bonus offered