Business Partnership Manager

The Greater Phoenix Chamber•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Partnership Manager will be a primary lead in engaging employers in ElevateEdAZ by aligning business participation with their respective talent development and civic engagement goals. This role will cultivate and onboard new business partners and strengthen existing business partner relationships. The position will refine and advance ElevateEdAZ’s business engagement strategies to expand high-quality work-based learning experiences for high school students. This includes coordinating employer-connected opportunities such as internships, job shadows, career awareness activities, student experiences, and educator externships in collaboration with partner organizations. The Business Partnership Manager will assist the District Director with strategic outreach campaigns and employer-facing events, with an emphasis on securing opportunities for underrepresented pathways. The role will also support team operations by serving as the point person for CRM data quality assurance and facilitating weekly Business Partnership Team and Director meetings. The ideal candidate will communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate the initiative to sustain momentum and move work forward with minimal direction. As with all Chamber employees, this individual is expected to collaborate across departments, contribute as a team player, and help advance the organization’s mission.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience in business or partnership development or meeting and event planning and facilitation
Minimum one year experience working in or with the business community
Demonstrated ability to strategically plan and execute business partner outreach to increase employer engagement at all partnered high schools
Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to establish professional relationships with educators, business professionals, and community leaders
Skilled in outreach, meeting facilitation, and gaining employer/partner buy-in
Must possess analytical ability to solve problems, anticipate challenges, and identify opportunities and solutions
Must be able to provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers at all levels of an organization
Detail-oriented with the ability to stay organized while handling multiple tasks.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Highly motivated to learn, grow professionally, and work in a team environment
Proficient in all MS Office products
Must maintain a neat and professional appearance
Must be able to pass a background check, fingerprint clearance, and a drug test

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a customer service management (CRM) platform is preferred
Innovative by continuously looking for ways to improve processes, always for the best use of resources
Takes a diplomatic approach to work and communications and an ability to easily establish credibility among a wide variety of stakeholders (i.e., business, nonprofit, education, and policy/public sectors)
Possess the ability to exercise mature judgment, tact, and professionalism
Collaborates and builds bridges internally and externally; works with others to achieve common goals and furthermore possesses the ability to work with all levels of management and leadership both internally and externally
Executes with excellence by consistently delivering on promises to the highest standards; appreciates and demands quality

Responsibilities

Lead ElevateEdAZ Business Partnership Team efforts to establish and maintain relationships with businesses to provide internships, job shadows, and career awareness and development opportunities for students and teachers at partner schools
Meet with current and potential business partners to generate high school internship and job shadow opportunities for ElevateEdAZ partner schools
Facilitate employer onboarding events, meetings, and training to ensure business partners are appropriately prepared, receive proactive communications, and have a quality experience working with school partners, including support to mediate any issues that may arise.
Develop and refine structures and processes associated with business engagement
Serve as an account manager ensuring activities related to business engagement are recorded in the CRM tool a timely and accurate manner
Collaborate with Chamber, Foundation, and ElevateEdAZ staff to coordinate business outreach efforts and effectively match businesses with opportunities at local schools and districts
Attend internal and external events to increase awareness of ElevateEdAZ in the community and generate increased business engagement
Support Business Advisory Councils, ensuring business attendance and leading meetings as assigned
Submit marketing requests as needed to ensure ElevateEdAZ website, presentations, flyers, and collateral reflect timely and relevant changes
Prepare reports associated with key performance indicators, annual reports, and grant reports
Perform other duties as assigned