We Are
Wix's Academic Partnerships team. We partner with colleges and universities all across the country to help students establish an online presence and learn why it's such a critical part of any career path. We teach students and faculty how to build professional websites with Wix through in-person and virtual presentations, workshops, and one-on-one sessions. We develop unique programs and integrations into higher education curricula, lesson plans, and more. On this team, there's never a dull moment!
You Are
A dynamic business development manager with at least five years of relationship-building experience, with at least 2 years in the higher education sector. You excel at creating new business revenue opportunities and enjoy building strategic partnerships and helping them scale. You possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of the needs of academia and the unique challenges facing higher education institutions. You are open to travel up to 25%.
You're eager to bring digital innovation to the higher education market, and the impact it will have on students, educators, and future alumni excite you. You have a track record of creating and implementing sales strategies and over-achieving your goals; ambitious could be your middle name.
As a Business Development Manager, You Will

• Utilize inbound and outbound business development strategies to build relationships with colleges and universities, increasing the Wix footprint
• Research new market opportunities, customer needs, and competitive landscape to develop strategies that expand Wix's market share in the higher education industry
• Partner with team to develop a go-to-market strategy
• Manage your own quarterly plans, ensuring delivery against KPIs
• Maintain and grow relationships with senior leaders, becoming a trusted guide and consultant in the higher education sector
• Work cross-functionally with Wix teams to voice market needs, building the foundation for future higher ed initiatives
• Evangelize the Wix vision for higher education through product demonstrations, academic events, and on-site initiatives.
• Work in lockstep with Academic Partnership Managers to ensure onboarding, launch, and ongoing relationship is a success

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Wix was built around the idea that everyone has the right to be successful, online. This same vision defines us as an employer: creating a work environment where everyone is welcome and anyone has the right to succeed.