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Position Overview
The Colibri Higher Education National Account Manager will be responsible for driving double-digit B2B sales growth across higher-education institutions, with a primary focus on nurse practitioner and undergraduate nursing programs. This role will lead the expansion of Fitzgerald Health Education Associates’ footprint within universities and academic health systems, while also identifying and advancing enterprise opportunities for additional Colibri brands—such as SimpleNursing, NatMed, and Prescriber Insights—within nursing curricula and faculty-led programs.
What You'll Do Revenue Growth & Go-to-Market StrategyOwn and exceed revenue targets for Fitzgerald Amplify, with emphasis on acquiring new clients.Aggressively build new pipeline with 400+ U.S. nurse practitioner programs, using AI-enabled targeting, outbound prospecting, and strategic outreachImplement a focused GTM plan—prioritizing target accounts, optimizing outreach channels, and aligning activities to maximize new logo acquisition.Work with product and marketing to shape and implement pricing and packaging strategies to expand reach and standardize contractsExpand market share and program penetration through proactive hunting, competitive displacement, and multi-stakeholder engagement.Collaborate with Product and Marketing to pilot SimpleNursing with select nursing and NP programs, uncover quick-win opportunities, and provide field feedback to shape product-market fit.Sales Leadership & Client EngagementEngage directly with faculty, program directors, and academic leadership, building relationships that accelerate adoption, multi-program expansion, and enterprise agreements.Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Client Success, Finance, Sales and Operations to ensure strong product-market fit and exceptional client outcomes.Advocate for customer needs internally, providing actionable insights to inform product roadmap, content evolution, and platform improvements.Represent Colibri Healthcare brands externally as a trusted advisor to higher-education leaders and decision-makers.Deliver strategic recommendations and performance updates to senior leadership, grounded in pipeline data, market intelligence, and competitive insights.Planning, Reporting & ToolsAchieve assigned annual revenue targets and manage progress through clear quarterly and monthly objectives.Deliver bi-weekly progress reviews and standardized monthly reporting on pipeline, forecasts, and market activity.Own pipeline management and forecasting through Salesforce—ensuring accuracy, discipline, and transparency.Travel as needed for on-campus meetings, conferences, and team engagements (up to 25%). What You'll Need to Succeed Minimum 5 years of sales experience with a strong track record of new customer acquisition and consistent quota attainment in a hunter-focused role.Proven ability to grow revenue through proactive prospecting, competitive displacement, and expansion within strategic accounts.Experience selling to higher-education leadership in nursing and nurse practitioner programs (e.g., deans, program directors, academic leadership).Strong communication, executive presence, and client-facing skills, with the ability to engage senior academic stakeholders.Highly self-directed and resourceful, able to work independently, make sound judgments, and deliver polished, client-ready materials.Collaborative approach to partnering with Product, Marketing, Client Success, and Sales Operations to advance opportunities and validate product-market fit.Proficiency in Salesforce.com and MS Office tools, with disciplined pipeline and activity management.Ability to demonstrate courseware and learning technology solutions and communicate value in a higher-education context.Experience in a start-up or high-growth environment is a strong plus. Additional Information Colibri Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed in the job description. Research has shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification, and we want to actively combat this bias in our hiring process. If you're excited about the role and believe you have the skills and experience to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential to our success. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another position within our organization. Don't hesitate to take the leap and apply today!
