Corporate Relations Department

About the role

We are looking for someone to join our Corporate Relations department to manage and expand our professional network. You will be responsible for securing partnerships, negotiating agreements, and ensuring that our corporate collaborators are seamlessly integrated into our events and initiatives. In this role, you will maintain relationships with existing partners and proactively identify new opportunities that align with BLASE's values. It’s the perfect position for someone who wants to develop a strategic vision for professional collaborations while gaining hands-on experience in the business world.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for all current partners of BLASE.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing partners throughout the academic year.
• Actively identify and reach out to new partners that fit within the scope, values, and network of BLASE.
• Negotiate and coordinate partnerships, ensuring clear agreements and mutual value for both BLASE and the partner organizations.
• Manage and align the Corporate Relations team (4 members), ensuring clear communication, task delegation, and overall overview of ongoing partnerships.
• Develop a strategic vision for partnerships during the year rather than simply replicating the previous year’s approach.
• Collaborate with other board members to ensure partners are integrated into events, initiatives, and professional development opportunities for members.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly present ideas and proposals.
• Fluent in English and the confidence to communicate professionally with companies and institutions.
• Strategic thinking when identifying and approaching potential partners.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset when creating new collaboration opportunities.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build and maintain long-term professional relationships.
• Organizational skills and the ability to keep a clear overview of multiple partnerships and projects simultaneously.