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Manager, Corporate Partnerships
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Corporate Partnerships, the Manager will have significant revenue-generation, relationship building, stewardship, strategy, and implementation responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to):
Cultivate, manage and grow relationships with priority corporate partners with annual revenue of at least $500,000 and/or potential to grow to at least $500,000 per year
Assist Deputy Director with management of priority corporate partners
Develop and execute plan(s) which maximize partnerships through U.S. and international activities including philanthropic/foundation grants, cause marketing, sponsorship, customer fundraising, employee engagement, and/or shared value activities, while also delivering on the partners’ business and philanthropy goals
Build relationships with key corporate contacts at all levels and across a variety of functions to help advance the partnership
Initiate innovative ideas to generate new revenue and add value to partnerships, and develop compelling presentations and proposals
Negotiate partnership terms and contracts
Lead meetings and liaise with corporate partners, with UNICEF international colleagues, and internally with other USF departments
Serve as primary contact with partner(s), coordinating all internal and external resources to ensure the programs are effectively executed and partners’ objectives are achieved
Work with internal teams to develop visibility/communications activities to promote the partnership(s)
Lead/participate in special projects
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years’ experience in cause marketing, corporate/cause partnerships, account management, and/or corporate branding/marketing. Experience in international development and/or corporate social responsibility trends and practices a plus. A mix of corporate and non-profit experience preferred.
Proven ability to generate revenue; creative thinker with ability to identify and pursue new opportunities
Ability to build relationships with individuals with diverse personalities and styles and at different levels of seniority
Ability to develop and execute an account plan including goals, metrics, strategy, and tactics
Ability to effectively lead internal and external meetings
Experience with integrated marketing programs (digital/social media, PR, marketing collateral, etc.) targeted to different consumer and corporate audiences
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can prioritize while working under multiple deadlines
Excellent problem solving skills; ability to effectively collect, analyze, organize, distill and present information
Excellent negotiation skills, able to build consensus and find creative solutions
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated; ability to lead projects independently from concept to completion
Must demonstrate USF Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service
Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary is commensurate with experience. In addition, USF offers a comprehensive benefits package.
USF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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