Corporate Partnerships Lead
Corporate Partnerships Lead
JAM Corporate Partnership Lead
| Job title | Corporate Partnerships Lead , ROI |
Organisation Profile | NOW Group is an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to working with people and businesses to unlock potential and transform lives across the island of Ireland. We help people who are neurodiverse, autistic, or have a learning difficulty by supporting them into jobs with a future. JAM Card is part of NOW Group and is a highly valued and rapidly scaling ‘trademarked’ social enterprise. It's a simple yet effective tool designed for individuals with invisible disabilities. By showing a JAM Card, users can communicate their need for a little extra time or assistance in various situations, whether on public transport, in shops, or at work. This helps reduce stress and makes interactions smoother. Our Corporate partnership model offers online inclusion training to help businesses and organisations create a more inclusive workplace for customers and employees. JAM Card for business also aligns with ESG goals. |
Candidate Brief | This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a highly credible and well-established EDI advocacy led social enterprise. The organisation currently operates across Ireland and has ambitious plans to scale across the UK and wider markets. As Lead Corporate Partnership Manager, you will be a key contributor within a high performing commercial team, playing a central role in driving sustainable and profitable growth. You will build and strengthen long-term corporate partnerships, unlock new income opportunities, and deliver against ambitious commercial targets that directly support the organisation’s mission and impact. We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded sales leader who thrives on building relationships, influencing at senior levels, and developing high performing teams. A genuine passion for equality, diversity and inclusion, alongside a strong track record in partnership development and income generation, will be essential to success in this role. |
Location | NOW Group Offices ROI Hybrid Working Model in place |
| Reports to | Director, JAM Card for Business |
| Hours | 37.5 per week |
| Salary scale | €60,000 to €80,000 package disclosed during application process |
Benefits | 25 days annual leaveplus 11 statutory days Health Cash Plan (on successful completion of probationary period) Access to confidential Staff Counselling & Financial Advisory Services Stakeholder Pension Scheme (5% employer contribution) Bike 2 Work Scheme Holiday purchase scheme Flexible working & Wellbeing initiatives |
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver across a robust and scaling business growth agenda.
- Drive lead generation and foster new B2B customer acquisition across a range of industry sectors.
- Onboard and manage key accounts through effective relationship management.
- Ensure excellent customer service through clear communication, strong administration, and professional contract management.
- Manage projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget.
- Lead and collaborate with internal departments and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery of embedding an effective EDI solution.
- Resolve challenges through effective negotiation, motivation, and leadership.
- Adhere to KPIs structure and effectively manage reporting via IT systems inclusive of CRM ‘Hubspot’ & MS 365 package.
Job Card
The Job Card below outlines the key outcomes the successful candidate is expected to achieve and defines what success looks like in the role. OTE included and consists of base salary plus performance-related commission, paid subject to achievement of agreed KPIs.
Personnel Specification Essential
- 5 years’ experience in a sales or commercial role with a strong record of B2B success.
- Competent level of business acumen inclusive of financial & compliance reporting obligations.
- Experience developing and delivering business initiatives and commercial plans.
- A sound understanding of delivering against contract management via procured / won business.
- Proactive, driven, and results-focused with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to think long-term and develop end-to-end solutions.
- Strong IT skillset inclusive of CRM & MS 365 Package (incl. of Excel)
Desirable
- Demonstratable knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) or Social Value
- A sound understanding of contract management via procured / won business.
- Experience of bid writing and/or submission.
Values & Behaviours
All employees in NOW Group are required to subscribe to the values of the organisation and demonstrate these values through agreed behaviours in their day to day work and their relationships with participants, stakeholders and colleagues. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate relevant values and behaviours as part of the interview process.