Director, Financial Aid Software Sales & Engagement

Director, Financial Aid Software Sales & Engagement College Board - Higher Ed Membership and Access (HMA) Location: This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes. Role Type: This is a full-time position About the Team The Financial Aid Engagement team is a collaborative group of six professionals within Financial Aid Programs and Services, a 27-person organization dedicated to helping colleges and universities improve access, affordability, and equity through innovative financial aid solutions. Built by financial aid professionals for financial aid professionals, our portfolio of products and services helps institutions administer financial aid more effectively while supporting students throughout the financial aid process. The Engagement team brings together expertise in financial aid, consultative sales, marketing, communications, project management, and customer engagement. We work collaboratively across the organization, empowering each team member to lead strategic initiatives that strengthen institutional partnerships and expand adoption of College Board's financial aid solutions. About the Opportunity The Director, Financial Aid Software Sales & Engagement is responsible for developing and executing consultative sales strategies that expand adoption of College Board's portfolio of financial aid solutions, including PowerFAIDS, Net Price Calculator, MyinTuition, and future products that support institutional financial aid administration and student access. This role serves as a trusted advisor to higher education leaders by understanding institutional goals and recommending solutions that improve financial aid operations, affordability, and student outcomes. Success requires building strong relationships across financial aid, enrollment management, finance, and technology organizations while managing opportunities throughout the full sales lifecycle. Working collaboratively across Financial Aid Programs & Services, the Director contributes to customer retention by proactively engaging institutions, identifying cancellation risks, informing renewal strategies, and uncovering opportunities to expand adoption of College Board's financial aid solutions. This position reports to the Executive Director, Financial Aid Engagement and Services. Travel is anticipated approximately 4-6 times annually for customer meetings, conferences, and College Board events. In this role, you will: Consultative Sales & Account Management (70%) Develop and execute territory and account strategies that drive new business and expand adoption of College Board's financial aid solutions portfolio. Build trusted relationships with institutional leaders across financial aid, enrollment management, finance, technology, and executive leadership. Lead consultative sales engagements from prospecting through contract execution, including discovery, solution demonstrations, proposal development, negotiation, and close. Conduct virtual and in-person product demonstrations and consultations tailored to institutional goals and operational needs. Identify opportunities to expand existing customer relationships through cross-selling, portfolio expansion, and strategic partnerships. Represent College Board at conferences, professional association meetings, and customer events to strengthen relationships, generate leads, and increase market awareness. Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Financial Aid Programs & Services colleagues to develop and execute targeted outreach campaigns that generate qualified opportunities and support portfolio growth. Develop territory plans, prioritize opportunities, and maintain sales forecasts to achieve annual revenue objectives. Pipeline Management, Retention & Market Intelligence (30%) Maintain an accurate and healt y sales pipeline through