About the Role We are seeking a driven Partnerships Manager to build and manage strategic relationships with community organizations, churches, training schools, and businesses. This role focuses on generating partnerships that drive referrals, expand brand reach, and create long-term growth opportunities for the company. You will act as the bridge between our organization and external partners, developing trust-based relationships that convert into active collaborations and revenue opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, prospect, and develop partnerships with community organizations, churches, schools, workforce programs, and companies
Conduct outreach via phone, email, in-person meetings, and networking events
Present partnership opportunities and value propositions clearly and persuasively
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of partnership leads in CRM systems
Negotiate and close partnership agreements and referral relationships
Maintain ongoing relationships with partners to ensure engagement and retention
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new partners
Track partnership performance, referrals, and engagement metrics
Represent the company at community events, meetings, and outreach activities
Requirements
2–5 years of experience in sales, partnerships, business development, or community outreach
Strong relationship-building and networking skills
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
Comfortable with cold outreach and face-to-face engagement
Experience working with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)
Ability to manage multiple relationships and priorities simultaneously
Self-motivated and results-driven with a strong ownership mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with nonprofits, workforce development programs, or community-based organizations
Background in B2B sales, partnerships, or account management
Existing network within churches, schools, or community organizations
Event coordination or public speaking experience
Understanding of referral-based growth models
What We Offer
Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives
Commission or bonuses tied to partnership growth and referrals
Opportunity to build high-impact community relationships
Career growth into senior partnerships or business development leadership roles
Supportive and mission-driven team environment
Success in This Role Looks Like
Consistently building new high-quality partnerships
Strong pipeline of active community and business relationships
Increased referral volume and program participation
Long-term retention and engagement of partners
Strong visibility and presence in target communities
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience in sales, partnerships, business development, or community outreach
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
- Comfort with cold outreach and face-to-face engagement
- Experience working with CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Ability to manage multiple relationships and priorities simultaneously
- Self-motivated and results-driven with a strong ownership mindset
- Experience working with nonprofits, workforce development programs, or community-based organizations
- Background in B2B sales, partnerships, or account management
- Existing network within churches, schools, or community organizations
- Event coordination or public speaking experience
- Understanding of referral-based growth models
What We Do
LiaHia is a reverse-recruiting agency that works exclusively for job seekers, offering a dedicated team to manage the modern job search. It handles market targeting, applications, hiring-manager outreach, personal branding, negotiation, and career guidance, while providing transparent, personalized support. The company serves professionals from managers through C-suite leaders, including career changers, helping them land opportunities faster through a client-first, one-on-one service model.
