Business Development Sales Specialist – Education Partnerships

Year Up United is seeking a Sales Specialist for our Training Program Internship within the Education & Training industry. In this role, you’ll support partnership development, lead generation, and outreach to employers who can host and hire Year Up talent. Working closely with senior staff, you’ll research prospects, prepare presentations, and track engagement in CRM tools. You’ll gain hands-on experience in consultative sales, social-impact partnership building, and data-informed decision-making, all within an inclusive, mission-first culture focused on economic mobility for diverse young adults. Support outreach and prospecting to identify potential employer and educational partners for Year Up programs Assist with preparing and delivering presentations, emails, and other employer-facing communications Maintain accurate records of leads, contacts, and partnership activity in the CRM system Coordinate meetings, information sessions, and employer-facing events in collaboration with internal teams Collaborate with program managers and instructional staff to align employer needs with participant skills and program outcomes Gather and organize data for reporting on partnership pipeline, outcomes, and performance metrics Contribute ideas and feedback to improve employer engagement strategies and partnership processes Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and professional development related to sales, relationship management, and education partnerships Prospecting and lead generation Customer relationship management (CRM) software Professional written and verbal communication Presentation and slide development Basic sales and outreach techniques Data tracking and reporting Event coordination and logistics Time management and organization Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork Basic understanding of education and workforce development concepts Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, education, or related field (or equivalent experience) Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar platforms Coursework, training, or certificates related to sales, account management, or nonprofit management are a plus Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and working with young adults from underrepresented backgrounds