Partnership Manager - North Central Florida

Better Together•Perry, FL

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Better Together team is seeking a Partnership Manager to oversee the organization’s efforts to build new relationships with churches, local donors, employers and other key community partners in the organization’s North Central Florida Region. The Partnership Manager will research and share our programs to help inspire more people to get involved and support the mission of Better Together. The Partnership Manager will report to the Regional Executive Director and also work closely with the strategic partnership team. An ideal candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma; associate degree preferred. They should have a passion for the mission of Better Together and the work we do to strengthen families through compassionate community and employment. We are looking for someone who has demonstrated strong sales skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and attention to detail. A successful candidate will be a self-starter who enjoys researching, prospecting and closing key partnerships in the community that will help further the mission of Better Together.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma; associate degree preferred
Bilingual preferred
This role requires working primarily in the community we serve, with a majority of time spent in the field engaging directly with partners, families and volunteers.
A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and car insurance are required.
Must have a reliable personal vehicle available for daily work-related travel.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is necessary. Extended hours may be required for events, meetings, training, emergencies, or natural disasters.
Participation in a monthly on-call schedule is required, with support from local leadership, to address community needs outside of regular business hours.
Maintain regular communication with team members to coordinate efforts and provide timely updates.
Ensure accessibility during work hours and on-call shifts through a reliable phone.
Demonstrate alignment with Better Together’s core values, including ownership, gratitude, love for others, and a partnership-oriented approach.
Proficiency or ability to quickly learn the following platforms: Salesforce, Zapier, WordPress, Basecamp

Responsibilities

Research potential churches, donors, employers and other key partners that would be a great fit for Better Together.
Research network events that could result in new partnerships.
Research speaking opportunities that could result in new partnerships.
Manage strategy for local lead acquisition.
Convert cold, warm and hot leads into Better Together partnerships.
Create marketing emails to send to researched leads.
Close meetings with potential partners.
Track research, leads and conversion in CRM system.
Conduct community presentations that result in potential leads for Better Together.
Speak at church launches and other church-driven events that will result in additional partnerships (e.g. volunteers, donors, employers, etc.).
Prospect events to maximize your efforts in connecting with the right partners.
Build personal connections with those in attendance; learn more about individuals in an attempt to find ways we can collaborate and connect with new partners.
Follow up with all leads from each event via email or phone call within 24 hours.
Schedule calls or meetings with prospective leads.
Other duties as assigned.