We are looking for a dynamic, creative thinker with a passion for account management and relationship building, to join our client’s organisation.

Our client is the national charity and membership association representing children’s day nurseries across the UK, giving them information, training and support, so they can provide the best possible care to young children. They are the voice of the day nursery sector and integral part of the lives of nearly one million children and their families. They work with local and national government to develop an environment in which quality early years’ education and care can flourish.

Role: Corporate Partnerships Officer

Location: Head office, Huddersfield

Salary: £26,000 - £28, 000

Hours: 37 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ holiday (extra days awarded for length of service) plus bank holidays, salary sacrifice pension scheme offering 6% employer contributions with 3% from employee), access to a range other benefits including corporate paid healthcare cash plan, free parking at head office (based in a pleasant out of town office with free tea, coffee and fruit), plus fantastic career opportunities and a range of support for your development.

Closing date: Thursday 25th April

Interviews: Week commencing Tuesday 7th May

About the Role

Our client is looking for a passionate sales and account management professional to manage current commercial partnerships as well as develop new ones. They will identify new income opportunities and write proposals to support the planned growth of the organisation. Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager, the Corporate Partnerships Officer will liaise with colleagues across the organisation to deliver effective new business activity and manage existing relationships.

About You

A creative thinker, you will develop marketing campaigns and have a dynamic and innovative approach to seeking out future potential opportunities. You will have proven success within a sales and account management role within a business development environment and the ability to work to targets and manage customer relationships. As Corporate Partnerships Officer you will bring fresh ideas to the role and provide a high calibre of account management to new and existing relationships, along with knowledge of commercial partnerships and the non-profit or small business sector. You will contribute to the development of new, innovative campaign and partnership ideas, so experience in marketing would be an advantage.

Our client is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society

You may also have experience in roles such as Account Manager, Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager. Corporate Partnerships Executive, Sales Executive, Marketing Assistant, Business Development, Account Management, BDM, BDE, Commercial Account Manager, Commercial Business Development.