Business Development Manager (New Logo) - US Higher Education

About this role

About Kinetic
At Kinetic, we’re redefining operational excellence in higher education, conferencing, and events. As the leading provider of software solutions for student accommodation, event management, catering, and residential services, we help institutions streamline operations, elevate customer experiences, and unlock their full potential.
With over 25 years of experience and trusted by more than 350 institutions worldwide, our software empowers universities and venues to run smarter, faster, and more collaboratively. From bustling campuses to dynamic corporate environments, our technology adapts to the rhythm of each organisation — helping them thrive in a fast-changing world.
But we’re more than just software. We’re a team of passionate problem-solvers, innovators, and collaborators who care deeply about our customers and each other. Our culture is built on empowerment, community, and continuous growth. We believe in giving people the tools, support, and freedom to do their best work — and have fun while doing it.
Joining Kinetic means being part of a purpose-driven business where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your impact is real. If you’re ready to help shape the future of operational technology in education and events, we’d love to meet you.
The Role
This is a chance to be a genuine change-maker in US higher education — and one of the most compelling sales opportunities in the market right now.
Kinetic is the global market leader in enterprise software for student housing, residence life, conferencing, events, and campus operations. We've been doing this since 1998. More than 350 institutions across the world run on our platform. We are trusted, proven, and battle-tested at scale.
And yet, in the United States, most residence life and housing teams have never heard of us.
That's the opportunity.
There are only two vendors in the world capable of handling the deep, complex operational demands of large-scale student housing at the enterprise level. We are one of them. Until recently, US institutions haven't had a genuine choice. Many are running on legacy systems they've outgrown — systems that frustrate their teams and limit what they can deliver for students. Now there's a credible alternative, with a 27-year track record of transforming operations at institutions just like theirs.
This role is about closing. It takes a seasoned new logo hunter — someone who knows how to build conviction in an uninformed audience, navigate complex institutional sales cycles, and drive decisions in an environment where inertia is the enemy. You won't just be opening doors; you'll be walking through them, winning over stakeholders at every level, and bringing home contracts that mark the beginning of decades-long partnerships.
Once you close, you hand over to a dedicated customer delivery and success team who take ownership of the relationship — so you can stay focused on hunting. But make no mistake: the partnerships you create are permanent. Kinetic is part of Volaris Group and Constellation Software, a buy-and-hold acquirer — we will never be sold. The institutions that choose us are choosing a partner that will be there for the long haul, investing in their success year after year. What you win, we keep — and we build on — forever.
If you're a top-tier new logo closer who wants to do meaningful work — not just hit a number — this role was built for you.
Who We Are
Kinetic is part of Volaris Group, a division of Constellation Software Inc. — one of the largest software companies in the world. Constellation is a buy-and-hold acquirer. We are never sold. We grow, we invest, and we build for the long term alongside other global market leaders in education technology and beyond.
That backing matters. It means the resources, the stability, and the ambition to win in the US market — for good.
What You'll Be Doing

• Own and drive new logo acquisition across the US higher education market, with a focus on housing, residence life, conferencing, events, and campus operations teams

• Build pipeline from scratch through targeted outreach, relationship development, industry networking, and creative prospecting across multiple channels

• Run discovery calls and product demonstrations — remote and on-site - that connect Kinetic's capabilities to each institution's specific operational challenges

• Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles involving procurement, IT, housing leadership, and executive sponsors

• Lead RFP responses in a disciplined, organized way that keeps your pipeline moving

• Represent Kinetic at trade shows and conferences — generating leads, building brand presence, and learning the market

• Negotiate contracts and close agreements that create long-term value for both sides

• Keep your CRM immaculate and your follow-up relentless

• Stay close to industry trends in higher education and residence life — and use that knowledge to open more doors

What You’ll Bring
Sales Track Record

• Proven success in SaaS new logo sales — you hit your number and you have the receipts

• Experience selling into higher education, residence life, student services, or comparable institutional markets

• A track record of displacing incumbent systems — you know how to build the case for change

• Strong ability to prospect independently across outbound channels

How You Work

• You are a hunter by nature — you create momentum where none exists

• You are curious, commercially sharp, and skilled at uncovering pain in complex organizations

• You communicate clearly and persuasively — in calls, in demos, and in writing

• You are organized, disciplined, and relentless in your follow-through

• You are resilient — you don't need the market to come to you

Why Kinetic
We are a high-performance business — and we mean that in the truest sense. Not pressure for its own sake, but a thriving environment where everyone is pushing forward together, challenging each other, and…