Senior Associate Business Development
MIU City University Miami is part of PROEDUCA Group, a European leader in online higher education with over 108,000 students across more than 90 countries, as well as over 3,000 instructors and more than 15 years of experience.
MIU’s strong foundation is built on extensive experience, modern learning resources and a vast network of students and international partners. Together, these factors allow us to provide our students with a high-quality U.S. accredited education.
We invite you to apply to join our community as Senior Associate Business Development!
We are seeking a results-oriented professional with experience in business development, B2B sales, and strategic partnerships within the higher education sector, who can manage the commercial process from prospecting and negotiation to contract execution and relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Partnerships
Identify and develop new business opportunities with educational institutions, government entities, and private companies.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
Represent the University at events, conferences, and industry activities.
B2B Sales & Negotiation
Manage the full B2B sales cycle, from prospecting through closing and post-sale follow-up.
Develop customized commercial proposals based on client needs.
Negotiate and formalize strategic agreements and partnerships.
Project & Account Management
Coordinate the implementation of educational projects with internal teams and external partners.
Monitor active partnerships and contracts, ensuring client satisfaction and achievement of agreed objectives.
Market Analysis & Strategy
Analyze market trends, competitors, and new business opportunities.
Collaborate with Marketing on strategic commercial initiatives.
Monitor business development KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, or Strategic Partnerships within the higher education sector — required.
Knowledge of the higher education sector and its public and private stakeholders.
Familiarity with higher education accreditation, licensing, regulatory frameworks, or academic credential processes is a plus.
Strong negotiation and closing skills.
Excellent communication and networking abilities.
Strategic thinking and market analysis skills.
Project management and collaborative work skills.
Results-oriented mindset.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who can create opportunities, build strategic relationships, negotiate effectively, and convert partnerships into measurable business results.
The ideal candidate combines commercial skills with a strong understanding of the higher education industry and is comfortable interacting with institutional leaders, companies, government entities, and educational organizations.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Occasionally, two Saturday mornings per month.
Success in the Role
Performance will be measured through key business development indicators, including:
Strategic collaboration agreements signed.
Student enrollment generated through partnerships.
B2B sales pipeline and conversion.
Client and partner retention and satisfaction.
Timely and accurate reporting of commercial activities and KPIs.
Join MIU City University Miami and help build strategic partnerships that contribute to the growth and impact of an international university.
📍 Location: Miami, Florida
- Department
- Personal de Gestión y Administración (PGA)
- Role
- Comercial
- Locations
- Miami - EEUU
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Executive/Senior Level
- Empresa
- MIU City University
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About Grupo PROEDUCA
The PROEDUCA Group is integrated into institutions specialized in online education that look to satisfy an educational necessity in society. The Group is comprised of the International University of La Rioja, the Online University of Mexico (UNIR Mexico), and CUNIMAD. Its offices are located in Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, and Bolivia, although its digital nature lets students from more than 90 countries study from anywhere in the world. PROEDUCA also has a presence in the United States through Marconi International University and in Peru with the Neumann Postgraduate Business School.
The use of new technologies and a unique methodology are the cornerstone upon which PROEDUCA has built a university education system governed by the highest standards of academic excellence. The group provides its students with a platform designed specifically for optimized online learning, with resources like virtual classrooms, forums, a digital library, collaborative working spaces, and even a virtual museum. In this vein, PROEDUCA is a pioneer in the adaptation of e-learning for mobile devices.
All of the tools that PROEDUCA puts at its students’ disposal let them be in direct contact with other classmates, professors, and tutors, from whom they receive educational support and personalized attention. The students are the protagonists of adaptive learning; thanks to this approach, they cease to be passive recipients of information and convert into active collaborators in the educational process.
PROEDUCA makes an effort in bringing university studies to businesses and adjusts its educational offerings to the current job necessities and expectations. That way, students not only acquire highly specialized knowledge, but also naturally incorporate the required competencies for a market that is constantly evolving and becoming more and more digitalized.
For society and as an educational company, PROEDUCA takes an active role in promoting culture. It has a wide range of theatrical and cinematographic initiatives, a strong research department, its own editorial, and it carries out educational technology projects.
The group continues to grow and reach important academic agreements with prestigious European and Latin American universities. Additionally, UNIR was recognized in 2017 and 2018 as the best online university in Spain, an award given by the Foundation of Knowledge and Development (CYD). Today, PROEDUCA maintains its position as a leader of remote higher education institutions.