Strategic Partnerships Manager — Growth & Impact

Equus Workforce Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Guided professional development plans

Summer Fridays

Wellness sessions

Medical/Vision/Dental

Employer paid life insurance

Employer 401k contributions

Employee referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Company picnics / volunteer activities

Job summary

Grant Associates is a national workforce development company seeking a driven business development professional in New York City. You will cultivate corporate partnerships, engage employers, and expand our book of business across healthcare, finance, construction, IT, and creative sectors.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of related experience, strong sales results, and comfort delivering presentations. Travel across NYC and collaboration with diverse teams are required.

Qualifications

• Proven success in corporate partnership development, employer engagement, or business development.
• Industry knowledge in healthcare, business & finance, construction & engineering, information technology, and media & design fields.
• At least two years prior experience in partnership and/or business development with a demonstrated book of business whom you can immediately engage.
• Strong sales and relationship-building skills, with a track record of meeting outreach and engagement goals.
• Event/project/volunteer management experience (Preferred).
• Experience in workforce development, career-connected learning, or youth programs (Preferred).
• Ability to take initiative and achieve goals with minimum supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable leading presentations.
• Proficient in using Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and CRM software (Salesforce preferred).
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and work within a results-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with New York City's education landscape (Preferred).
• Willingness to travel to sites across New York City.

Responsibilities

• Proven success in corporate partnership development, employer engagement, or business development.
• Industry knowledge in healthcare, business & finance, construction & engineering, information technology, and media & design fields.
• At least two years prior experience in partnership and/or business development with a demonstrated book of business whom you can immediately engage.
• Strong sales and relationship-building skills, with a track record of meeting outreach and engagement goals.
• Event/project/volunteer management experience (Preferred).
• Experience in workforce development, career-connected learning, or youth programs (Preferred).
• Ability to take initiative and achieve goals with minimum supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable leading presentations.
• Proficient in using Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and CRM software (Salesforce preferred).
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and work within a results-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with New York City's education landscape (Preferred).
• Willingness to travel to sites across New York City.

Skills

Partnership development

Employer engagement

Business development

Sales

Relationship-building

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Results-oriented

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

CRM software

Salesforce

Job description

Grant Associates is a national workforce development company seeking a driven business development professional in New York City. You will cultivate corporate partnerships, engage employers, and expand our book of business across healthcare, finance, construction, IT, and creative sectors.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of related experience, strong sales results, and comfort delivering presentations. Travel across NYC and collaboration with diverse teams are required.