Corporate Partnership Specialist

Gokongwei Brothers Foundation; Laguna; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Gokongwei Brothers Foundation seeks a Corporate Partnership Specialist to lead strategic partnerships with corporations, industry associations, government agencies, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to support the GBF Technical Training Center (TTC).

The role focuses on building long-term relationships that generate training opportunities, scholarship support, workforce development initiatives, internships, and employment pathways for learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required.
• 2–4 years in partnership management or corporate relations.
• Experience with corporate clients or non-profits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with corporate partners and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate partnerships, MOUs, and joint initiatives with TTC and partner organizations.
• Collaborate with marketing to create promotional materials and presentations.
• Monitor engagements, enrollments, and outcomes; prepare reports on activities.

Skills

Partnership development

Corporate relations

Account management

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Marketing collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Corporate Partnership Specialist is responsible for establishing and managing strategic partnerships with corporations, manufacturing companies, industry associations, government agencies, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to support the growth of GBF Technical Training Center (TTC). The role focuses on building long-term relationships that generate training opportunities, scholarship support, workforce development initiatives, internships, and employment pathways for learners.

Key Responsibilities:

Partnership Development and Industry Engagement

• Identify, develop, and manage relationships with corporate partners and industry stakeholders.
• Build a network of manufacturing companies and organizations within CALABARZON and other priority areas.
• Conduct partnership presentations and business meetings to promote TTC programs.
• Explore opportunities for sponsorships, customized training programs, scholarships, and workforce development initiatives.

Corporate Account Management

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned corporate partners.
• Maintain regular communication and engagement with industry partners.
• Ensure partner satisfaction and identify opportunities for expanded collaboration.
• Coordinate partnership agreements, MOUs, and joint initiatives.
• Work with Academic and Operations teams to align training programs with industry requirements.
• Facilitate internships, OJT opportunities, apprenticeships, and employment placements for TTC learners.
• Gather industry insights and labor market information to support program improvement.

Marketing and Promotion

• Collaborate with Communications teams to develop promotional materials and partnership presentations.
• Represent TTC during industry forums, conferences, open houses, career fairs, and stakeholder events.
• Support promotional activities for Technical Short Courses and scholarship programs.

Reporting and Administration

• Maintain a database of partners, corporate accounts, and stakeholder engagements.
• Monitor partnership-generated opportunities, enrollments, and outcomes.
• Prepare reports and updates on partnership activities and performance.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Education, Industrial Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2–4 years of experience in partnership management, corporate relations, stakeholder engagement, account management, business development, or external affairs.
• Experience working with corporate clients, industry associations, government agencies, educational institutions, or non-profit organizations is preferred.
• Experience in workforce development, technical training, education, CSR, ESG, or community engagement programs is an advantage.

*If no update is received regarding the next steps of the recruitment process, it may mean that your qualifications are not closely aligned with the current requirements of the position. However, we would be pleased to keep your profile in our active candidate pool and consider you for future opportunities that may better match your experience and qualifications.*