Partnership Development Manager Charity Sector

Hybrid/flexible working options role based within the Membership department of a not for profit education and learning organisation just outside of High Wycombe, Bucks. Full time permanent role (35 hours a week) and excellent benefits package to include a substantial bonus. Salary up to 45k.

Do you have Sales and key account management experience?

New business development experience?

And ideally experience of membership or professional organisations and experience of the training, educational or academic sector?

Driving license is essential and there would be some occasional time spent away from home

What is the purpose of this Partnership Development Manager role?

To build effective relationships with the organisations corporate partners to increase their overall spend and to understand customer needs and then communicate the organisations products and services appropriately.

To act as an ambassador for the organisation and adopt a consultative sales approach.

Responsibility for account management and retention of a set portfolio of customers. To up-sell and cross-sell the full range of membership, qualifications, chartership and accreditation.

Segment accounts according to growth opportunity and plan sales activity accordingly

Develop and maintain an account plans for strategic customers

Produce a monthly report showing the status of your accounts

Act as an ambassador for the organisation, attending internal and external events where appropriate. Be able to host events and run webinars as appropriate

Use of a CRM system

Ensure your portfolio of accounts understand the value of being a corporate partner and renew their annual membership

Develop an understanding of your customers business environment and keep up to date with current affairs