Academic Partnership Specialist

Role Purpose The Academic Sales Specialist (AS) position offers a rewarding career in the highly growing field of Cybersecurity. Technology is advancing much faster than professionals can secure it and the skill gap is growing. Join a passionate team of individuals and technology enthusiasts that support colleges and universities across the nation to lead education in Cybersecurity! As the AS, you will primarily be responsible for facilitating and executing sales, product support, and specialized initiatives within a specific region/territory across the US and/or Canada. The position will work under the Director of Academics and support institutions through the EC-Council Academia Series and Partnership model. Responsibilities Maintain a territory and account base within the U.S. Travel to or attend virtual academic conferences, summits, and events. Assist in preparing and implementing sales strategies with the Director of Academics. Implement strategic ideas to create awareness and branding. Utilize online sales and marketing knowledge. Implement brand awareness across multiple facets of EC-Council. Conduct sales research to support and define sales and marketing strategies. Collaborate with print and digital media. Work closely with the product team to plan product launches. Uncover state and federal level grant and initiatives in Cybersecurity focused on STEM, Workforce Development, and more. Develop courses and programs within AS, BS, and MS degree programs for existing and new courses and programs. Create targeted regional or state level initiatives and promotions to drive product awareness. Establish long‑term partnerships with credit and non‑credit divisions in higher education while supporting their courses, programs, events, and initiatives. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or appropriate combination of education and experience. Typically requires a minimum of 3‑5 years of higher education experience. Must have experience in the Training/ educational/ IT industry. Must understand the structure of higher education and various institutional models. Must have excellent time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize time‑sensitive projects and deadlines. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Creative problem‑solving skills. Strong communication skills, verbal and written. Ability to interact successfully with both internal and external customers at all levels. Basic math skills which include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, fractions, and the ability to calculate royalties and discounts. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and be flexible with changing business needs in a team environment. Fast‑paced, exciting environment with opportunity for growth. Eligibility Candidates must be able to provide proof that they are either a citizen of the country or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is posted and are currently residing there. EC-Council does not offer employment to ineligible candidates and reserves the right to revoke employment if the candidate loses the authorization to work. Equal Opportunity Employer EC-Council is an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr EC-Council