Relationship Lead, Corporate Partnerships

United Way Alberta Capital Region; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in Edmonton is seeking a talented professional to cultivate corporate relationships and drive community support. You'll manage key accounts, engage with stakeholders, and lead initiatives that create meaningful impact. Ideal candidates are skilled in relationship management and possess a background in business administration. This role includes a flexible hybrid working environment and a competitive salary between $56,800 and $65,000.

Benefits

4 Day Work Week Program (January-August)

Flexible hours

Professional Coaching

LinkedIn Learning

Extended Health & Dental

Employee & Family Assistance Program

RRSP matching

4 weeks vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to three years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle required for travel.
• Demonstrated accountability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead relationships with corporate partners to drive support.
• Conduct annual discovery calls with designated accounts.
• Nurture and grow strategic accounts using Key Account Management.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Portfolio Management

Relationship Management

Customer relationship management

Education

Post-secondary degree in business administration or related area

Tools

MS Office (Office 365, MS Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

About the role

This role is all about building meaningful connections with organizations across the Alberta Capital Region to inspire and grow support through corporate philanthropy employee giving sponsorships and special events. Youll lead a portfolio of relationships helping to drive revenue and deepen community impact. You will play a key role in identifying and cultivating new opportunities with organizations rooted in our region. This position reports to the Director Corporate Partnerships and works collaboratively across teams to bring our mission to life through strategic engagement and shared purpose.

The Day to Day

• Builds strengthens and expands mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners supporting United Way of the Alberta Capital Region.
• Completes Annual discovery calls with designated accounts including preparation follow up and documentation in CRM.
• Applies Key Account Management approach to nurture and grow accounts of strategic importance. This will include consulting with senior leadership UWACRs Cabinet volunteers and other internal stakeholders as required.
• Develops and tracks annual and long-term forecasted financial goals for Key Accounts new business with a strong focus on retention for the existing portfolio.
• Grows a portfolio of partner organizations by applying consultative and relationship building approaches.
• Serves a key client-facing role in ongoing external stakeholder relations with senior and executive level leadership.
• Support the sustainability and growth of key UWACR initiatives such as All in for Youth Make your Mark Financial Reality Check and Sponsored Campaign Representative program.
• Leads a team of and helps recruit Cabinet volunteers to ensure that they remain engaged and motivated; ensure that they are well-prepared for all meetings calls and events.
• Leads meetings and relationship building / networking efforts at campaign and community events throughout the year ensuring key Decision-Making Unit (DMU) members volunteers and donors are properly engaged supported recognized and connected to UW team members across the organization.
• Ensures that accurate up-to-date information is maintained in the database for assigned portfolio.

About you

Its important to us that you understand the importance of relationships and how the impacts on all of our work. You are a skilled relationship builder with a track record of contributing to high performance teams to achieve success together. You have knowledge of account management sponsorship and relationship sales. You have solid knowledge of administrative functions such as writing correspondence scheduling meetings maintaining records and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

You enjoy problem solving and are comfortable gathering analyzing and interpreting and utilizing all kinds of information in decision making. You are known for demonstrating accountability and striving for operational excellence.

You are eager to make a difference and apply your expertise to this role. You have a customer service focus and can-do attitude are outcomes driven and approach situations with empathy and collaboration. Thinking creatively staying organized and building relationships is how you thrive. You love operating in a digital environment and are proficient with MS Office (we use Office 365 MS Teams SharePoint) and enjoy learning and using new technology.

Your background includes a post-secondary degree in business administration social sciences or a related area plus a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of related experience. A combination of education and lived experience will be considered. A valid drivers license and vehicle are required as some travel will be involved within Edmonton and the surrounding area.

You align with and integrate our core values throughout all organizational and business practices and you consistently act with personal professional and behavioral integrity.

You see yourself in our Values.

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,Loyalty Marketing,Portfolio Management,Wealth Management,Financial Services,Algebra,Territory Management,Banking,Relationship Management,Customer relationship management,Geometry

Benefits

• 4 Day Work Week Program (January August)
• Flexible hours (Hybrid work environment)
• Professional Coaching
• LinkedIn Learning
• Extended Health & Dental
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• People Connect (virtual psychological support)
• RRSP matching
• 12 days of Personal Illness and Family Responsibility Leave
• 4 weeks vacation
• The salary range for this role is $56800 - $65000
• (Starting salary based on experience and budgetary considerations)

All Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

United Way of the Alberta Capital Region is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects our diverse community that we serve. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team. By incorporating a variety of experiences and perspectives we create opportunities for innovative solutions and maximize the impact of our work.

To learn more about United Way of the Alberta Capital Region please visit

United Way of the Alberta Capital Region has once again been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Workplaces in Government and Social Services.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1