Corporate Partnerships Manager

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work

Social impact opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our East London team.

You will build and nurture partnerships with corporate entities to secure funding, sponsorships, and in-kind support for charitable initiatives across the Eastern Cape.

The role emphasizes proposal development, negotiations, and reporting to drive social impact through a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate partnerships, business development, fundraising, or sales.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of CSR trends and mutual value propositions.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex relationships and achieving revenue targets.
• Familiarity with the business landscape and social needs of the Eastern Cape region.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective corporate partners for strategic alliances and funding opportunities.
• Develop and present customized partnership proposals that align with corporate social responsibility goals and organizational needs.
• Negotiate and manage partnership agreements, ensuring clear objectives, deliverables, and reporting structures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate partners, fostering strong, long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful activation of partnerships and effective communication of impact to corporate stakeholders.

Skills

Partnerships

Business development

Fundraising

Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

CSR trends

Relationship management

Revenue targets

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager to join their team in East London . This vital role involves building and nurturing relationships with corporate entities to secure vital funding, sponsorships, and in-kind support for our client's charitable initiatives. You will be responsible for developing compelling proposals, negotiating agreements, and ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships that drive social impact within the Eastern Cape. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-builder passionate about leveraging corporate resources for the greater good.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective corporate partners for strategic alliances and funding opportunities.
• Develop and present customized partnership proposals that align with corporate social responsibility goals and organizational needs.
• Negotiate and manage partnership agreements, ensuring clear objectives, deliverables, and reporting structures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate partners, fostering strong, long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful activation of partnerships and effective communication of impact to corporate stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience in corporate partnerships, business development, fundraising, or sales, ideally within the non-profit sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence senior corporate leaders.
• Strong understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) trends and the ability to identify mutual value propositions.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex relationships and achieving revenue targets.
• Familiarity with the business landscape and social needs of the Eastern Cape region.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with attractive commission/bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking within the corporate and non-profit sectors.
• A flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• The opportunity to forge impactful partnerships that drive significant social change in East London .