Business Development Manager

We are looking for a highly skilled Business Development Manager to support strategic business development initiatives and cross-functional collaboration across departments. This role represents Discovery Education externally and collaborates frequently with senior leadership and external partners. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-energy, purpose-driven environment and connects strategy across departments to drive revenue and impact.

This role may support public-private partnership development across statewide and corporate initiatives, requiring the ability to align corporate engagement with workforce and education priorities, navigate blended funding and co-investment models, and translate market trends and policy insights into effective partner strategies and positioning.

In This Role You Will be responsible for:

• Generating Revenue Opportunities
• Engaging Stakeholders
• Marketing Collaboration
• Research and Strategy

Core Competencies for Success:

• Strategic thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project management
• Business development
• Communication skills
• Client engagement
• Adaptability

Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field
• 3+ years of experience in marketing and business development
• Experience managing strategic partnerships
• Proficiency in Asana or similar project management tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 50% or as needed by the business
• Legal right to work in the United States

This role is designated to be Hybrid in Charlotte, NC or remote and can sit out of Washington D.C. #LI-remote

The hiring range for this position is between $87,850 - $97,600 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for a Variable Target.

Why Join Discovery Education?

Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.

Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:

• Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
• Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
• Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
• Uncapped career growth
• Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!
• Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
• Take PTO without the vacation guilt
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)

This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.

Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.

Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the communities we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, protected veteran status or disabled status, or genetic information.