Partnership Development Specialist

Job Description

Identify and track relevant upcoming Corporate social responsibilities (CSR) funding opportunities from corporate industry -through advance intelligence gathering, partner relationships, and other available resources.

Conduct prospecting visits to corporate sector (that includes MNCs, FMCGs, International donors, Educational institutions) to identify and prepare for upcoming funding opportunities.

Represent The organization’s business interests at relevant meetings, events, and within resource mobilization or corporate donor-specific peer networks.

To maintain and develop working relationships with existing partner organizations.

Explore opportunities to enlist new potential partners for Volunteer Engagement.

Identify and submit proposals to any relevant charitable trusts and foundations that may be inclined & positioned to donate grants in the area aligned with our priority area.

Oversee sponsorship acquisition efforts, partnership development and management efforts for a fast-paced social cause event company in order to generate maximum revenue for events, based on defined success metrics. Ensure excellent partner relationships and team management.

Develop partnerships with Media Agencies and creative agencies, online web businesses for image building in term of co-branding.

Develop partnerships for grassroot level fundraising with famous super stores chain / Malls for the placement of donation boxes and fundraising stalls flyer distributions volunteer activities.

Skills and Abilities Required

Proven ability to lead and project manage large and simultaneous projects, defining and implementing goals while maintaining scope, budget and schedule.

Strong client relationship management, sales and customer service skills, with the ability to inform and persuade people.

Ability to work cohesively with a team and also independently with strong initiative and proactive involvement.

Strong written and verbal communication and sales skills, able to deliver clear, Concise information to partners, clients and team.

Ability to initiate and negotiate high value contracts to help meet event and company.

revenue goals o Exceptionally detail-oriented and organized, ensuring quality and consistent output.

Ability to effectively solve problems, make decisions and take action, exercising solid independent judgment.

Ability to maintain a professional attitude and work independently with little guidance in a fast paced, changing environment.

Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Qualifications and Experience Required

Four-year college or university degree in Business, Marketing or Communications preferred or equivalent education and/or experience.

Minimum three years of business development or direct revenue generation experience. Ideal experience working with events where sponsorships were sold and managed.

Good leadership skills with previous project and/or team management.

Strong knowledge of the event industry, trends, and strategies.

Strong work ethic, and good moral judgment.