Partnership Manager

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Partnerships Manager to join the Business and Climate team within Project Everyone to manage our ‘Business Avengers’ campaign, which brings together some of the world's largest and most influential companies to highlight the role that business can play in delivering the Global Goals. The campaign is focused on driving individual company and collective corporate action for the goals, and on harnessing networks to spread the adoption and awareness of the Global Goals as we enter the ‘second half’ of the SDGs, in the run up to 2030. 

You may be an experienced account manager, or you may be looking for a transition from another role that includes client management, sales or marketing. You need passionate about the drive towards a more sustainable and inclusive economy. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a creative, dynamic team looking to push for real change and impact. You will be a creative problem solver and a great communicator who can build strong relationships within Project Everyone and with external partners (including the participating companies, as well as partner organisations such as WBCSD, ICC, B Team and WBA). You will be happy working across a number of projects, including dinners and live events, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure your project delivers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Become principal point of contact within Project Everyone for the Business Avengers, working in an account manager role
• Help to organise high level dinners for participating companies and broader network in Cannes (June), New York (September), COP (November) and Davos (January).
• Oversee ongoing content curation for the Business Avengers, on both the website and in newsletters – in addition to exploring other platforms (eg webinars or podcasts)/ 
• Develop and manage creative campaign, alongside other internal teams, to drive business engagement with the Global Goals
• Help to connect participating companies with relevant organisations connected to their goal or the Global Goals in general
• Work to strengthen existing relationships and develop new relationships with a broad range of stakeholders from corporations / civil society / UN agencies
• Contribute to the development of ideas and strategies for growth and impact
• Help secure new companies to join the Business Avengers network

ABOUT YOU 

• You need to have at least 4 years experience working in account management, or in a role with a comparable skill set. 
• Some experience working in live events, conferences or live broadcasts.
• A passion for sustainable business, or interest in the wider 2030 Agenda.
• Ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks efficiently and deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent communicator and fluent writer. Professional-level fluency in English.
• Some experience in new business / business development would be beneficial.
• Eager to undertake research and discover more about organisations, issues and potential creative collaborations.
• Happy developing, organising and maintaining databases and templates.  
• Ability to create highly designed pitch decks and deliver presentations.
• Comfortable in creating and maintaining spreadsheets, running simple budgets and tracking spend. 
• Confident in your ability to use your own judgment and make decisions in order to prioritise and negotiate​

DIVERSITY AT PE

PE is an equal opportunities employer that works with partners and organisations globally. We benefit from the knowledge and skills that these culturally diverse teams bring. We’re therefore proud to say we’re taking affirmative action to create a team with a variety of skills that come together regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, nationality, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.