OnHires

Strategic Partnerships Associate

OnHires

Posted 10 hours ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Completely Remote

Requirements

English C1, Strong verbal communication, Excellent writing skills

Required Skills

Outbound Outreach CRM Management Market Research Strategic Partnerships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Analyze the specific needs of our portfolio companies to identify gaps where external partnerships (corporate, distribution, or technical) can most effectively accelerate growth.
  • Conduct deep research to build targeted lists of potential partners, key decision-makers, and industry influencers within relevant sectors.
  • Maintain a pulse on industry trends to proactively suggest partnership opportunities to our founders.
  • Execute focused outbound campaigns: Actively reach out to potential partners via cold calling, personalized email, and LinkedIn to schedule introductory meetings.
  • Craft compelling pitches that clearly articulate the value proposition of connecting with Our Client's portfolio companies.
  • Qualify leads and meticulously set up introductions between external stakeholders and our portfolio founders.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for a crucial network of corporate partners and industry experts.
  • Manage and maintain the firm’s CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system to track outreach progress, conversation status, and relationship history.
  • Facilitate follow-ups to ensure 'warm' introductions successfully evolve into tangible deals and collaborations.
  • Act as a dedicated concierge for our founders, quickly responding to their specific requests for introductions (e.g., 'I need to speak to a Procurement Officer at a Fortune 500 retailer').
  • Gather feedback from portfolio companies regarding the quality and relevance of the introductions provided.

Requirements

  • English - C1
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Excellent writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • The 'Super-Connector': You love talking to people, you are naturally curious, and you get a thrill out of facilitating an introduction that leads to a successful outcome.
  • Resilience & Persistence: You are comfortable with cold calling and hearing 'no.' You view rejection as a natural part of the process that ultimately leads to a 'yes.'
  • Highly Organized: You can masterfully manage dozens of relationships and the simultaneous needs of different portfolio companies without letting details slip.
  • Curious Learner: You can quickly grasp complex business models across various industries to understand precisely who our startups need to engage with.

Benefits

  • Unparalleled Access: Work directly with cutting-edge founders and high-level corporate executives.
  • Tangible Impact: Your work directly influences the success trajectory of Our Client's key investments.
  • Innovative Environment: Become a critical part of a major ecosystem focusing on Deep Tech and Climate innovation.

About the Company

Our client is a leading venture capital fund that operates at the cutting edge of technology, focusing on Deep Tech and Climate innovation. They provide strategic support to their portfolio companies through high-value partnerships, key customers, and industry experts.

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