Strategic Partnerships Professional - College & Corporate (10-15 yrs)

The Partner Management Specialist will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with key partners and influencers in the career industry.

- This role requires a proactive and strategic thinker with experience in convening people, building networks, and fostering collaborations.

- The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the career industry and a proven track record in partnership management.

Key Responsibilities :

Partnership Development :

- Identify and establish strategic partnerships with organizations, institutions, and influencers in the career industry.

- Develop and implement partnership strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.

- Conduct market research to identify potential partners and assess partnership opportunities.

Relationship Management :

- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing partners and influencers.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, addressing their needs and ensuring mutual benefits.

- Foster long-term collaborations that enhance the company's brand and reach.

Event Coordination:

- Convene and coordinate events, workshops, and networking sessions that bring together partners, influencers, and key stakeholders.

- Develop event agendas, secure speakers, and manage logistics to ensure successful execution.

- Create engaging and valuable experiences for attendees.

Influencer Engagement :

- Identify and engage with industry influencers who can amplify the company's message and initiatives.

- Develop and manage influencer programs that drive brand awareness and engagement.

- Monitor and evaluate the impact of influencer activities.

Collaboration and Communication :

- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and integration of partnership activities.

- Communicate partnership goals, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders.

- Provide regular reports on partnership performance and impact.

Strategic Planning:

- Develop and execute strategic plans for partner engagement and management.

- Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics for partnership activities.

- Continuously evaluate and improve partnership strategies.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

- Proven experience in partnership management, preferably within the career industry.

- Should have partner sourcing experience.

- Should be good with legal contracts.

- Strong understanding of the career industry and its key players.

- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strategic partnerships.

- Excellent organizational and event coordination skills.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Proficiency in using partnership management and CRM tools