Sales/Business Development Associate - Opportunity to Make a Difference

About LiberatED Way:

We support leaders in authentically partnering with their school communities to dream, author, and create student-centered visions for learning. We bring that vision to life by helping school communities understand and implement the practical strategies needed for whole-child success. Our work is community-driven, student-centered, and sustainable. Visit our website - https://www.liberatedway.org/ - to learn more.

Essential Job Functions:

• Shaping and executing geography-specific sales strategies, including gaining preferred vendor approval in targeted states
• Preparing for and facilitating opportunity exploration conversations with prospective clients
• Creating, refining, and managing internal business development structures, processes, and tools
• Researching, identifying, and responding to relevant philanthropic, federal, and/or state grant opportunities; supporting related funding efforts.
• Developing proposals and RFP responses
• Supporting LiberatED Way client work as needed, including but not limited to project management, content development, and facilitation of client working sessions
• Supporting team initiatives including but not limited to content codification, packaging new offerings, and team professional development
• Write coherent, organized, and compelling proposals
• Apply knowledge of fundraising methods and plans to reach revenue goals
• Collaborate with team members in the organization to assist with other fundraising projects and develop relationships with key stakeholders

Key Qualifications:

• Highly organized with proven project management skills; able to effectively manage multiple projects at once
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Experience writing grants and/or proposals
• Proactive problem solver comfortable navigating ambiguous and fast-changing environments
• Experience in the K-12 education industry
• Preferred: consulting experience
• Preferred: formal fundraising experience
• Able to travel up to twice per month
• Bachelor's degree or above

Compensation details: 62000-70000 Yearly Salary

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