Director, Partnerships

At SimpsonScarborough , we spend our days building brands that endure, inspire, and elevate the all-important work of colleges and universities in shaping our future. Recognized as a leader in the higher education marketing industry, we are a fully remote team of approximately 70 employees working coast to coast. We’re looking for a Director, Partnerships to own the full business development cycle — from first inquiry to signed contract — for one of higher education’s most trusted marketing agencies. This role is for someone who knows how to close, how to pitch, and how to build lasting relationships with the campus leaders who trust us with their most important work. If you thrive in a consultative sales environment, bring deep fluency in higher education, and can represent an agency with confidence and credibility, we want to hear from you. What You’ll Do Own the full business development cycle for new client opportunities — from first inquiry through scoping, proposal development, contract negotiation, and signed agreement Lead pitches and client-facing presentations independently, representing the agency with clarity, confidence, and fluency Develop compelling, high-quality proposals that articulate SimpsonScarborough ’s integrated capabilities across research, brand strategy, creative, digital, and media Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients across the higher education marketing, communications, and advancement landscape Represent SimpsonScarborough a