Business Development Leader – Education

Join Our Team as the Business Development Leader – Education
This role requires you to live near a major metro airport.
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for growth and innovation? At Salto Systems, we’re looking for a leader to drive our access solutions and accelerate growth. Our Business Development Leader - Education plays a crucial role in accelerating the adoption of our offerings in the Higher Education industry.
What You Will Do:
Industry Ownership: Identify strategic Higher Education end-users and potential technology partners need to drive adoption of Salto products as a brand standard
Internal Evangelism: Champion our product offerings internally targeted at the Higher Education market, educate teams on the “why,” “how,” and “who” to target via playbooks, objection handling guides, and presentations, creating belief and confidence in the value of our solutions to the market
Go-to-Market Enablement: Work closely with sales, marketing, product, and training teams to develop and execute launch plans, sales tools, value propositions, and channel strategies
External Engagement: Act as THE Higher Education spokesperson to key partners, strategic accounts, and influencers to drive early adoption and pilot opportunities
Sales Acceleration: Identify roadblocks in the sales funnel and implement initiatives to improve conversion rates, shorten sales cycles, and expand deal size
Performance Monitoring: Track adoption and revenue performance, analyze trends, and adjust tactics to optimize revenue success
What We Offer:
The chance to work with cutting-edge technology and shape the future of our Access solutions
A collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued
Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and professional development in a dynamic, fast-paced industry
What We’re Looking For:
Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of the Higher Education industry, technologies, and customer buying behaviors
Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize market intelligence, internal capabilities, and sales dynamics into actionable industry strategies
Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven experience working across sales, product, marketing, and operations to drive business outcomes
Storytelling & Influence: Exceptional communication skills to craft compelling narratives and influence without authority
Execution Excellence: Strong organizational skills with a bias toward action, accountability, and measurable impact
Innovation Mindset: Comfort with ambiguity and change; seeks out ways to improve, challenge norms, and think beyond legacy models
At Salto, we believe in making a meaningful impact—on our customers, partners, and the communities we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s driving growth and innovation while empowering others, join us and open the door to your future!
Apply Now: Visit our careers page to submit your application and learn more about this exciting opportunity
Salto is a leading global access solutions provider, part of the SALTO WECOSYSTEM. We develop pioneering facility access, identity management, and electronic locking technology that ensures seamless, reliable, and secure experiences. Through close customer relationships and innovative solutions, our global team of experts create timeless and meaningful products that positively impact people and the planet.
Salto is a leading global access solutions provider, part of the SALTO WECOSYSTEM. We develop pioneering facility access, identity management, and electronic locking technology that ensures seamless, reliable, and secure experiences. Through close customer relationships and innovative solutions, our global team of experts create timeless and meaningful products that positively impact people and planet.
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