Strategic Business Development Leader

1 day ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada D2L Full time
Transforming Education and Workforce Development

D2L is revolutionizing the way the world learns, and we're seeking a Strategic Business Development Leader to join our team. As a leader in the education technology space, D2L is committed to providing innovative solutions that enable personalized, student-centric learning experiences.

About the Role

This role will be responsible for leading our business development efforts, focusing on growing new corporate clients through strategic partnerships and driving implementation adoption for existing clients. You will establish and implement plans to exceed pipeline generation goals, closing large enterprise-wide deals in the learning upskilling space. Your expertise in corporate learning and development will enable you to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead business development efforts, identifying and establishing key relationships with high-level decision makers.
  • Develop and execute client account plans for continual adoption and usage of the education-as-a-benefit platform.
  • Supervise staff where needed, providing constructive feedback to support growth and development.
  • Establish clear and simple processes for managing relationships and oversee customer experience programs.
  • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Ed Partnerships to align messaging with activities.
Requirements
  • 10+ years of Business Development or equivalent experience with 5+ years of progressive leadership roles in enterprise-level sales in the corporate learning space.
  • Demonstrated ability to close large enterprise-wide deals in short timeframes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with thorough understanding of business management, forecasting strategy, and techniques.
  • Experience working in education technology or knowledge of business drivers for Higher Education organizations is a plus.
What We Offer

We provide a competitive benefits package, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for learning and growth. Our employees enjoy impactful work transforming the way the world learns, tuition reimbursement, employee wellbeing programs, retirement planning, and more. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.



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