Strategic Partnerships Specialist- Development & Client Relations

About the role

We are seeking a driven, relationship-focused sales representative to identify new business opportunities, build strategic relationships, and generate revenue growth. This role is ideal for a natural connector who enjoys meeting new people, building trust, and creating opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential clients through outbound outreach, networking, referrals, and strategic partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners, executives, and key decision-makers.
• Conduct discovery calls to understand client challenges, goals, and opportunities.
• Manage the sales pipeline from initial contact through closed deals.
• Schedule and conduct virtual or in-person meetings, presentations, and follow-up discussions.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities within the CRM.
• Collaborate with leadership to refine outreach strategies and improve conversion rates.
• Attend networking events, industry conferences, and business functions when applicable.
• Generate new referral partnerships and strategic business relationships.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales and activity targets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sales, business development, account management, or client relations preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable with cold calling, email outreach, and social selling.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organization and time-management abilities.
• Experience using CRM platforms and sales tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.