Corporate Relations Specialist

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Corporate Relations Specialist is responsible for increasing registrations and revenue for the Workforce Center. This position builds relationships with clients, partners, and associations to make the Center visible in the community.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiates sales process by prospecting, scheduling appointments, understanding business needs, developing proposals and closing training opportunities to meet sales targets and metrics for increased revenue growth for the University’s Workforce Center set by the Executive Director
• Identifies, develops and implements account plans and awareness by introducing additional solutions and services provided by the University’s Workforce Center
• Attends events that help promote and market continuing education in the in the business professional community
• Opens and maintains lines of communication with clients and prospects
• Assists with daily operations in the University’s Workforce Center
• Performs other duties as assigned
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong proficiency in use of software systems including a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system like Salesforce
• Proven track record with selling services to corporations
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to negotiate with corporations
• Ability to travel locally and work flexible hours

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in marketing, sales, or public relations

Remote/In-Person Expectations

This position will require the individual to work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work up to one day per week remotely upon completion of the first 6 months of initial onsite training and familiarizing with department work and operations in compliance with the requirements of the SLU Remote Staff Flexible Work Policy.

BENEFITS:

Saint Louis University offers excellent full-time benefits including vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program, and wellness program.

Function

Student Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.