Partnerships Manager (f/m/d)

ABOUT COMMON GOAL 

With more than three billion fans, football is the largest social phenomenon on the planet. No other sport boasts such wealth, reach or cultural significance. Common Goal is rooted in the belief that the world’s most popular sport is one of the few cultural forces strong enough to help shift society towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all. 

We want to maximise the game’s contribution to people and planet by forging a lasting connection between football as a business and football as a catalyst for social transformation. We believe that achieving long-lasting change requires everyone’s collaboration. That’s why we are building a movement that creates opportunities for every stakeholder in football to participate and collaborate in support of our people and planet, including some of the biggest players, brands, clubs and confederations in the world from Megan Rapinoe to Jurgen Klopp and adidas to UEFA.  

Bottom-up and inside-out, we place all our focus on strengthening local capacity via a network of over 200 community organisations across 100+ countries to transform realities, embedding purpose at the heart of the football industry and using football as enabler to inspire a shift in mindset. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Partnerships Manager will join our growing Partnerships Team at an exciting time following record levels of funding achieved last year and with ambitious targets to further expand our impact in 2024 and beyond. The Partnerships Manager will manage key global partnerships with some of the biggest brands in the world. Where Purpose sits at the core, a focus within these partnerships is on driving increased investment and awareness into the Common Goal movement. Working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Senior Partnerships Manager, this role will not only include account and stakeholder management of existing partners but also play a key part in business development and onboarding new partners.  

This role can be based in London or at our HQ in Berlin. 

YOUR TASKS 

• Manage key partnerships and relationships with stakeholders at all levels  
• Simultaneously manage multiple accounts with best-in-class stewardship leading to the extension and expansion of major partnerships  
• Own the process to fulfil partnership requirements across impact, service and marketing 
• Regularly liaise with internal project managers to best externally communicate and report on partnership progress 
• Identify credible business development opportunities and support on the pitch process from preparation of materials to contract negotiation and onboarding new partners 

YOUR PROFILE 

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in account management, business development, fundraising, and/or marketing 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and work under time pressure 
• Solution oriented working style 
• Actively enjoy working in a diverse, culturally rich and inclusive workplace 
• Fluency in English, German is a plus 

OUR OFFER 

• Be part of a motivating work culture with highly talented colleagues and peers, lean decision-making processes, and unique personal development opportunities within an internationally recognised social enterprise 
• Play your part in uniting the global football community in tackling the greatest social challenges of our time and join an innovative, experienced, solutions-oriented, and impact-driven team that is passionate about football for good 
• Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements, an inspiring and centrally located office in Berlin, 30 days annual leave and other great features to enable an optimal balance between work and personal life 
• Benefit from attractive perks for all employees such as visa & relocation support, monthly public transport passes, a gym allowance, home-office equipment and support, as well as other great initiatives to create a fun and exciting workplace 
• Kick-start your career at Common Goal in Berlin with your own initial 12-month contract with the potential of extension into a long-term position 
• Last but not least, join an international squad of 18 nationalities, speaking more than 12 languages, where 100% of your future teammates agreed in the latest staff survey that “fellow team members are committed to doing quality work.”
  

How to apply 

Kick things off by submitting your application via our online application form, including your CV and an optional letter of motivation. Your application will be screened against the position-specific criteria. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a first interview, followed by a presentation and then a final call with our CEO. The application deadline is Friday, the 15th of March.  

Common Goal celebrates diversity and is strongly committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and abilities without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, or disability status. 

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