What We Do
The Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development (CPED) provides continuing education, professional development, coaching, and consulting to businesses and professionals to help foster practical skills that drive both individual and organizational success.
To learn more about CPED’s vision and values as an organization, view our Who We Are and History pages.
Join Our Team
Director of Sales & Strategic Partnerships
The Director of Strategic Partnerships & Sales is a key member of CPED’s leadership team, responsible for driving revenue growth through the development and expansion of custom, open enrollment, and digital program partnerships. This role leads CPED’s sales strategy, builds and manages a high-performing team, strengthens client relationships, and ensures the organization meets its strategic growth and financial objectives.
In addition to overseeing the performance and development of CPED’s sales and business development staff, the Director will also maintain an individual book of business and carry a personal sales quota, contributing directly to revenue through high-impact client engagements.
This role oversees the integration and optimization of CPED’s sales technology infrastructure including HubSpot and NetSuite—ensuring clean data, streamlined workflows, and accurate sales performance reporting. The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic vision, hands-on execution, and a deep understanding of consultative selling in mission-driven or education-oriented environments.
This is a hybrid role with flexibility, but candidates must be based within a commutable distance of Madison, Wisconsin.
Learn More and Apply
“The Center for Professional & Executive Development is all about people – starting internally with our team and then moving outward to our instructors, consultants, and clients. Our culture is centered on empowerment, growth, and authenticity. We want, and need, each of our team members to love what they do and have fun doing it!”
JON KAUPLA
President and Executive Director
How We Value Our Team Members
CPED has a strong commitment to creating a positive organizational culture that provides an environment for our employees to thrive. As a member of the CPED team, you receive great benefits including:
- Work from Anywhere
- Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% of employee’s salary
- Free enrollment in CPED professional development programs
- Friends and Family discount pricing for select CPED programs
Building a Positive Organizational Culture
The Center for Professional & Executive Development is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We strive to blend diverse backgrounds and perspectives while fostering a culture of belonging that positively impacts our team, partners, and communities.
We have several teams dedicated to providing the best employee experience including our onboarding committee and the FAVE (Fun and Volunteer Events) team. FAVE plans different social and volunteer events for CPED team members throughout the year.
Meet the CPED Team
Get to know more of CPED's team members through our feature on the CPED blog.