Relationship Manager, Corporate Partnerships

About YOU

• Proven success in acquiring and stewarding corporate partners, aligning values, and generating a sustainable pipeline of support, both financial and in-kind.
• Excellent written communication skills and experience in copywriting, creating compelling presentations, reports and other types of communication and marketing collateral to engage new and existing corporate partners.
• High level interpersonal skills to liaise across various levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to develop and present pitches to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to plan, analyse and monitor activities and budgets.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines without compromising attention to detail.
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office and experience with Supporter360 (or similar database) highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in business/management, marketing, fundraising (or a related field) and/or relevant work experience in fundraising or corporate partnerships within a not-for-profit setting.

This is a full-time role with an initial 2-year contract (with opportunity to be extended).

Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to a research centre of world renown. Benefits include generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, and an active social club as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.