Education Partnership Manager

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October 15

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

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🏖️ New Jersey – Remote 🗽 New York – Remote 🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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PeopleCert

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Education • SaaS • B2B

PeopleCert is a global leader in business and IT certifications, providing professional qualifications to individuals and organizations. The company offers a wide range of certification programs, including ITIL, PRINCE2, DevOps, and LanguageCert, aimed at advancing careers in areas such as IT service management, project management, software development, and language proficiency. PeopleCert supports continuous professional development through eLearning, virtual, and in-person training solutions, and membership resources for career advancement. With a focus on helping professionals validate their skills and align with business goals, PeopleCert sets the standard in professional certification and training services.

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2000

📚 Education

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• 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.