Director Business Development - Enterprise Location – Spain, Remote Company Background Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world. Emeritus’ short courses, degree programs, professional certificates, and senior executive programs help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies and organizations. Its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands-on instruction from senior faculty, mentors and coaches has educated more than 250,000 individuals across 80+ countries.
Following its $650 million Series E funding round in August 2021, the Company is valued at $3.2 billion, and is backed by Accel, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, Sequoia Capital India, and Bertelsmann. We are looking for an experienced Sales Director in Spain to develop and grow our portfolio in Spain as we continue to rapidly grow across global markets and expand our enterprise presence in the EUROPEAN region. They should have experience delivering over $1-2m/year in sales and must be well networked across HR and L&D; professionals Over 10 years of corporate sales (B2B sales), with a background in Executive Education or HR/L&D; Consulting or practice with minimum US$1-2m/year in sales contributed as an individual.
Well networked and connected across the L&D;/CLO and HR/CHRO fraternity. Tenured relationships across leading companies local, MNCs and Public / Government sector. Strong communication and presentation skills – adept at developing, pitching and closing large deals.
Experience and working knowledge of CRM tools like HubSpot, Salesforce.
Experience in selling online executive education or blended learning solutions to corporate clients will be seen as a big advantage. Bachelor’s degree from a reputed University.
Experience working for a general company also a plus. Bachelor’s degree from a reputed University.
Experience working for a global company also a plus. Emeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.