Director, Corporate Engagement - Business Development (EOI)

About the role

The Director, Corporate Engagement - Business Development (EOI) will serve as an expert salesperson within Year Up United's Corporate Engagement function, which works to secure high quality, work-based experiences for all Year Up United students and to develop partnerships with major corporations nationwide. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Corporate Engagement - Business Development (EOI), this role will personally implement work on the ground dedicated to building brand new relationships that yield internship placements with Employers of Influence (EOI) partners, those who are able to take 25+ Year Up United interns per cycle, across three or more geographies. The Director will work with major Fortune 500 corporations in need of entry-level talent to provide trained, high-potential young adults with high-quality internships, and will ensure a program of support and professional development for these young adults on their internships. The ideal candidate should desire to leverage their demonstrated experience in sales, strategy, and business development practices within our mission-driven social enterprise. The impact of this role be measured by growth of our Employers of Influence (EOIs) partners and achievement of KPIs related to developing leads, presenting to C-suite staff, closing revenue, and handing client relationships over to colleagues. In keeping with Year Up United's values, the Director of CE, Business Development will also have the opportunity to interact with students as coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment, with trust among students, program managers, and site leaders.