What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Strategic Partnerships position at The Institute for Entrepreneurship?
We are seeking a dynamic Director of Strategic Partnerships—a natural connector who thrives on building relationships, loves working with CEOs and entrepreneurs, and is passionate about serving leaders. This role is ideal for someone who excels at follow-up, enjoys sales without feeling "salesy," and is excited to be an ambassador for our brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Build & Nurture Relationships: Cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with CEOs, business owners, and key stakeholders to expand our network and impact.
- Drive Engagement & Growth: Identify and engage mission-aligned entrepreneurs to join our community, participate in programs, and contribute to our mentorship initiatives.
- Sales & Membership Development: Help recruit high-caliber entrepreneurs into our membership tiers, clearly communicating the value of their involvement.
- Ambassador for the Brand: Represent the organization at events, conferences, and networking opportunities, sharing our mission with enthusiasm and authenticity.
- Follow-Up & Follow-Through: Be relentless in ensuring meaningful connections turn into real opportunities, with a strong commitment to responsiveness and relationship-building.
- Strategic Partnerships: Develop collaborations with businesses, organizations, and sponsors that align with our mission and can support our growth.
- Event & Program Support: Play a key role in curating and facilitating impactful experiences for our CEO community, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
Who You Are
- A people person who thrives on making connections and building relationships.
- Passionate about serving and supporting CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.
- Naturally persuasive—you can communicate value in a way that resonates without being pushy.
- A self-starter with excellent follow-up skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable with sales, networking, and outreach, especially in a high-level business environment.
- Experienced in business development, partnerships, sales, or executive networking (preferably in an entrepreneurial or nonprofit setting).
- Mission-driven and excited to be a part of an organization that changes lives through entrepreneurship.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary performance-based incentives
- Opportunity to work with some of the top entrepreneurs and CEOs
- Meaningful work that creates lasting impact
- Flexible work environment
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
Application Question(s):
- If I worked with you for one year, would I be better? How?
- What is your natural gift? How does this gift serve you? What are you best at doing? What do you dislike doing?
- What drives you?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marietta, GA 30067
Salary : $60,000