Director - Partnerships at GVI

About you

You are an exceptional salesperson who has a history of exceeding ambitious targets and who has the natural ability to build rapport with people from all walks of life. 

You have experience working in the education, travel and/or sustainable development sector and are excited to work with a global team of people passionate about making sustainable change. 

What you’ll do with us 

• Plan and execute outbound campaigns to win new partnerships
• Sell GVI programs to and through new partners, bringing on board all necessary decision-makers.
• Manage the ongoing relationship with partners, to ensure retention and maximum repeat revenue. 
• Coordinate with the Operational functions to ensure they are well placed to deliver the programs sold. 

What you’ll need to be successful in this role 

• Technical sales skills
• Outbound business development process experience 
• Excellent writing skills
• Team Leadership skills 
• Adaptability 
• Operating effectively in a team environment

What we offer

• A highly collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial organisation that provides the platform to make an impact on day one
• A global team that is uniquely talented, passionate and fun
• Flexibility with working hours and location - no “hour counting”/sign-in/out and the ability to work remotely
• A half-day on the first Friday of every quarter (in addition to your 18 days of annual leave)
• Access to GVI's Online and Impact Academy's online training
• In-house psychologist and registered trauma counsellor on the People Team, available for employee wellness counselling and additional wellness resources on demand 
• A deep commitment to improving diversity, equity, inclusion
• Unlimited global opportunities for growth and development