Director Continuing Education Product and Business Development

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IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe.

As the Director Continuing Education Product and Business Development, you’ll play a vital role in the success and growth of IEEE's Educational Activities (EA) Continuing Education Product Management and Business Development revenue and net goals, including sales strategy, product design, finances and P&L responsibility.

The Director manages a team of employees focused on building and running revenue-generating business for IEEE continuing education products sold to both institutional and individual customers. The position will also be responsible for the strategy and execution of third-party partnerships to increase

value to IEEE members and generate net surpluses in the Continuing Education business unit. They will work in concert with volunteer and staff leadership of the Continuing Education Committee to define the product strategy for institutional, individual, and member value focused activities. She/he will interact with staff, volunteers, vendors, and outside experts, as well as internal departments such as IEEE Marketing, Sales and Design Product Management & Development, Global Sales, IT, Finance, Technical Society Leadership, etc.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Master's preferred.

10-15 years successful professional experience at leading a business team toward greater revenue growth

In-depth knowledge of engineering, computing and STEM fields preferred

Experience working with higher education customers, specifically in the corporate, academic and government markets required. Background in selling products to professional engineers strongly preferred

Demonstrated expertise in both product management and developing third party business partnerships

Proven management ability to inspire direct and indirect staff to set and exceed continuously improving goals

Experience working with direct sales teams preferred

Exceptional communication, multi-tasking and leadership skills

Significant product management skills or certification, ideally digital products in the continuing education market

Expertise with Microsoft office suite, Google docs or equivalent

15-20% travel should be expected

Submit your resume at:

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NO THIRD PARTIES PLEASE.

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