Job summary:
seeking a seasoned partnership sales manager to spearhead business partnerships at local and regional levels.
this role will play a pivotal part in developing, selling, and maintaining business partnerships, generating awareness and visibility of the partnership proposition in the market through strategic b2b connections.
the ideal candidate will be proactive and passionate, capable of creating their own sales leads as well as rapidly converting centrally-driven inquiries.
success in this role will open up opportunities across the wider organization with the potential to move into general, cross-function, and international roles.
key responsibilities:
* developing b2b connections to generate awareness and visibility of the partnership proposition in the market.
* identifying, contacting, and pitching prospective partners through a range of business development activities including networking, local canvassing, and cold-calling.
* sourcing partners capable of delivering rapid growth of our network through conversion of existing buildings or quickly securing new buildings.
* selling the range of partnership solutions to all prospects, converting interest into commercial negotiations, and securing board approval for new partnership deals.
* converting commercial discussions into signed contracts with the support of the legal team.
* spending a significant amount of time in the field, generating leads, meeting customers, and closing deals.
required skills, experience & qualifications:
* proven sales and/or b2b business development experience in a fast-growing, dynamic business environment.
* self-starter with a focus on relentlessly delivering results and driving business growth.
* proven ability to find and convert deals quickly with tenacity and dedication.
* demonstrable track record of sourcing and delivering multiple deals of a meaningful scale at pace.
* self-sufficient, deal-focused, and can-do mindset, willing to take calculated risks to succeed.
* outstanding communications skills and the ability to present a compelling narrative to a wide variety of audiences.
* able to work under pressure and think independently to create interest in a proposition.
* strong business and financial acumen to give others confidence and credibility in the selling process.
benefits:
as a key member of our team, you will have opportunities to develop your skills, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact on our organization's success.
what we offer:
competitive salary and benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative and dynamic work environment.