Regional Partnerships Manager

Summary

Join our team as the Regional Partnerships Manager and drive growth through strategic sales, outreach, and partnerships throughout Illinois. This role will play a pivotal part in expanding Playworks' impact and visibility across the region.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, partnerships, and outreach , ideally in education, nonprofit, or mission-driven sectors
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic growth plans
• Experience working on teams and facilitating group discussions or meetings
• Ability to travel regionally for events and partner meetings as needed
• A proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Responsible for generating new business and meeting regional revenue target for all Playworks Illinois programming through direct sales, pipeline development and relationship management
• Lead prospecting efforts to identify and engage new partners and business opportunities to increase impact and expand our reach in schools and districts that are of the highest strategic priority
• Manage and execute the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to closing and contracting
• Serve as primary contact person for a portfolio of school administrators and consult with schools as needed in achieving regional outcomes
• In collaboration with the Executive Director and Program Director, cultivate new relationships with community organizations, government agencies and funders as appropriate
• Collaborate with the regional leadership team to evaluate the quality of services to identify areas for improvement, set goals, and strategically plan for consistent program quality improvements
• Support data collection for all partners in the region
• Supporting the development and implementation of regional growth strategies aligned with organizational objectives
• Serve on the leadership team, contributing to strategic decisions and planning, providing insight to shape partnership strategy
• Lead and facilitate monthly pipeline meetings to track progress, ensure alignment and foster cross-team collaboration
• Support Playworks’ regional leadership team in executing on an integrated school partnership strategy for growing Playworks’ services and expanding our reach
• Coordinate with the Playworks Program team and Executive Director to ensure the successful delivery of quality of services and sustainable impact
• Represent Playworks at events, conferences, and meetings, promoting awareness and enthusiasm for the mission
• Deliver compelling, persuasive presentations to diverse audiences, showcasing the value of Playworks programming
• Facilitate games, workshops, meetings, and demonstrations to engage stakeholders and build momentum for partnerships

Benefits

• This is a full-time exempt position that reports to the Executive Director
• This position will be remote (hybrid) with frequent travel
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, employee funded pre-tax health and child care spending accounts
• Generous paid time off with paid vacation, sick and holiday leave