Growth & Partnerships Lead

Innovate Durban; Durban; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate Durban is seeking a Growth Manager to drive revenue growth by identifying opportunities and implementing engagement strategies with partners and funders. You will expand the organization’s brand and secure new business, aligning with our mission in KwaZulu-Natal.

The role requires proven experience in growth, sales and partnership development, with strong project management and stakeholder engagement abilities, in a collaborative, high-performance team.

Qualifications

• Must speak English fluently.
• Experience in developing and implementing growth strategies for revenue and brand positioning.
• Proven track record in B2B partnerships and opening doors with prospective partners.
• Experience managing projects, setting goals, planning, risks, and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by identifying growth opportunities and implementing strategies.
• Attract, engage and retain partners and funders aligned to our mission.
• Promote Innovate Durban through effective marketing and brand strategies.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with partners and funders.
• Meet revenue targets through converting leads into new business and partnerships.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Decision making

Delegation

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Team management

Sales & marketing

Business intelligence

Brand positioning

Proposal writing

Report writing

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in business development, marketing or similar

Tools

Online project management tools

Job description

Innovate Durban is seeking a Growth Manager to drive revenue growth by identifying opportunities and implementing engagement strategies with partners and funders. You will expand the organization’s brand and secure new business, aligning with our mission in KwaZulu-Natal.

The role requires proven experience in growth, sales and partnership development, with strong project management and stakeholder engagement abilities, in a collaborative, high-performance team.