Job Opportunities API

At InStride, people are our purpose.   We believe that investing in people is the most powerful way to drive success—for individuals and organizations alike.  As a public benefit corporation, we partner with leading employers to unlock opportunities for their employees, providing access to top-tier education programs that align with their employees’ career goals and the company’s business goals.  Our mission goes beyond skill-building; we're here to empower our partners’ employees to advance their careers, elevate their expertise, and achieve meaningful personal and professional growth. No matter the team you’re on, our dedication to the success of our partners and their employees is what drives us. If you're passionate about making a difference and driving educational and professional advancement, InStride is the place for you.  To get a better feel for our culture, watch more here . Candidates must be located in one of the following states to be considered eligible for employment: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI. What we're looking for (role overview) : InStride is seeking an experienced Enterprise/Strategic new logo seller for our Director, Corporate Partnerships to drive new corporate partner growth and revenue. As a pivotal member of InStride’s commercial organization, the Director, Corporate Partnerships has the exciting opportunity to help shape leading employers’ workforce education programs, guiding them from legacy tuition assistance models to a new, innovative approach that delivers value for both the corporate partner and the employee. This role will report to the Group Vice President, Corporate Partnerships.  Skills we’d love to see you show off: Business Development/Corporate Partnership Experience: A minimum of 10+ years of experience in selling tech-enabled services, education, edtech, SAAS, benefits, or HCM solutions to C-level executives. Consultative/Value-Based Selling: Demonstrated ability to deliver results through this sales philosophy, focusing on creating value for the client. Strategic Thinking: Strong skills in developing strategic approaches and solutions for corporate partnerships. Deal Cycle Management: Experience managing long, complex deal cycles and handling multiple opportunities simultaneously. Salesforce Proficiency: Comfortable using Salesforce as a CRM for maintaining accurate data and tracking progress. Who you are (ideal profile) : A minimum of 10+ years of related business development/corporate partnership experience, preferably selling tech-enabled services, education, edtech, SAAS, benefits, or HCM solutions to C-level executives. Track record of achievement - consistently meeting or exceeding quota.   Proficiency in consultative / value based selling with demonstrated ability to deliver results through this sales philosophy. Strong strategic thinking skills. Experience managing long, complex deal cycles, including the ability to work multiple deals at once (including both late- and early-stage opportunities.) High emotional intelligence , adept at establishing rapport in diverse settings, and  deeply empathetic. Exceptional storytelling and communication skills. Ability to navigate tough situations, internally and externally, and to negotiate the best outcome for all.  Experience partnering with internal stakeholders on account strategies throughout the prospect journey. Driven by a desire for excellence in the sales craft, constantly striving to improve and demonstrating learning agility. Comfort with ambiguity and a “no job too small” startup mentality. Proficient in leveraging Salesforce as a CRM. Excited by the challenge of building a world-class business that delivers not only high revenue growth, but also has a meaningful impact on society. How