Add expected salary to your profile for insights Are you passionate about building impactful business partnerships and driving sales growth?
Do you thrive on creating long term strategic relationships that deliver value and support business success?
About Us As the home and voice of Canterbury business, Business Canterbury's purpose is to be the best business partner, and we do that to make it easier for businesses and their people to thrive.
With over 2,600 members who are at the heart of everything we do, it is an exciting time to be part of Business Canterbury.
Over the past 12 months, we have undergone a major transformation resulting in a new membership framework and value proposition, a new digital infrastructure, a new name and brand and a new governance structure.
With our strategy focused on embedding the outcomes of our transformation, growing our audience and growing our engagement – this role is a great opportunity to join an organisation that is helping to shape the future of Canterbury.
We are fiercely focused on impact and our vibrant team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and making a real difference to our members and customers.
About the Role We are seeking a results-driven Partnership & Sales Manager to lead all aspects of our partnership and sales functions.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing strategic partnerships and relationships that align with our mission.
You will also lead a high-performing sales team focused on membership growth, customer acquisition, retention, and engagement.
Key Responsibilities Partnership Development: Identify, negotiate, and secure strategic and supporting partnerships that enhance our service offerings and commercial opportunities.
Strategic Relationships: Build and manage key industry relationships to boost membership engagement, growth, and revenue.
Sales & Revenue Growth: Lead the sales team to meet targets for membership acquisition, retention, and new customer growth.
Account Management: Provide hands-on account management for key memberships and partnerships.
Team Leadership: Mentor and empower the sales team, overseeing performance management, professional development, and overall team wellbeing.
What You'll Bring Minimum 5 years' experience in sales, business development, or partnership management, with a proven track record of commercial success.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Strong negotiation, relationship-building, account management and communication skills.
Business and financial acumen with experience managing budgets and meeting revenue targets.
Familiarity with the Canterbury business environment and a strong local network (preferred).
What We Offer A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Professional development opportunities to grow your career.
The chance to make a tangible impact on the local business community.
Flexible working arrangements and a vibrant workplace culture.
How to Apply If you're ready to join one of the most progressive business support agencies in the South Island bringing your passion for driving growth and engagement to Business Canterbury, we want to hear from you!
Submit your application before 16 January 2024 or reach out confidentially to If you want to read the position description, please visit our website Your application will include the following questions: Do you have permanent work rights with no restrictions?
Do you require sponsorship?
How many years of sales management experience do you hold?
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