Growth and Partnership Lead

Position Overview Growth & Partnerships Lead Remote (U.S. Preferred) | Full-Time Salary: $65,000–$75,000 Base + Commission + Annual Bonus On-Target Earnings (OTE): $80,000–$100,000 Help Build the Growth Engine Behind a World-Class Brand Are you equal parts relationship builder, marketer, strategist, and project manager? Do you enjoy creating opportunities, building meaningful partnerships, and helping a high-performing team grow? If you're looking for a role where your work has a direct impact on business growth—not just another sales or marketing position—this may be exactly what you've been searching for. At John Foley Inc. , we're looking for a Growth & Partnerships Lead to work alongside our VP of Sales & Marketing and play a key role in expanding our reach, strengthening strategic partnerships, and creating exceptional client experiences. This is a highly visible role where you'll help drive revenue, build relationships, create compelling marketing content, and ensure opportunities move efficiently from first conversation to signed contract. About John Foley Inc. John Foley Inc. helps organizations around the world build high-performing teams through transformational keynote experiences centered around leadership, culture, teamwork, and the Glad To Be Here® mindset. We're a small, collaborative team that believes: Meaningful work should be done with intention. Relationships matter. Accountability and trust drive success. Excellence and humility can coexist. We move quickly, support each other, and genuinely enjoy what we do. If you're excited about joining a growing company where your ideas matter and your contributions are noticed, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As our Growth & Partnerships Lead , you'll help create momentum across our sales and marketing efforts by: Build New Business Opportunities Research and identify prospective clients and strategic partners Generate qualified sales opportunities through personalized outreach Build relationships with corporate leaders, HR professionals, and association partners Support business development initiatives that fuel long-term growth Manage & Advance the Sales Pipeline Keep opportunities organized and moving forward Track follow-ups and next steps within the CRM Ensure no opportunity falls through the cracks Help create a predictable, healthy sales pipeline Strengthen Strategic Partnerships Serve as a trusted point of contact for bureau partners and referral relationships Maintain consistent communication and follow-up Keep partner relationships engaged and informed Support Marketing & Brand Growth Create compelling proposals, presentations, and sales materials Assist with marketing campaigns and content creation Edit short-form videos and digital content Help maintain a polished, professional brand presence across all client touchpoints Coordinate Sales Execution Schedule meetings and prepare sales materials Capture meeting notes and action items Support contract preparation and client onboarding Ensure smooth handoffs to the Client Success team What Success Looks Like You'll thrive in this role if you can help create: A healthy, active sales pipeline Consistent new business opportunities Strong partner relationships High-quality sales and marketing materials Efficient follow-up and communication A seamless client experience from first contact through signed agreement What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who is proactive, resourceful, and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You are someone who: Takes initiative and enjoys solving problems Communicates exceptionally well, both verbally and in writing Builds authentic relationships with professionals and executives Stays organized while managing multiple priorities Learns quickly and adapts to changing needs Enjoys creating, improving, and building new processes Has strong attention to detail and follows through on commitments Ideal candidates have 2–6 years of professional experience and bring a combination of marketing, relationship management, and business development skills Preferred Technical Skills & Experience We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including: Business Development Partnerships Marketing Recruiting Account Management Event Management Speaker Bureau or Agency Experience Marketing content creation Proposal writing CRM systems (HubSpot or similar) AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude Canva Adobe Premiere Final Cut Pro CapCut Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Video editing and content creation experience are a strong plus. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $65,000–$75,000 Sales Commission: 0.5% on qualified deals you help source or materially advance Annual Company Bonus: $2,000–$10,000 On-Target Earnings: $80,000–$100,000 Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership High-impact role with significant growth potential Collaborative, mission-driven team culture Is This Role Right for You? This role is ideal for someone who wants to do more than simply complete assigned tasks. You'll have the opportunity to: Build meaningful business relationships Drive company growth Create compelling marketing content Help shape business strategy Make a measurable impact every day If you're energized by ownership, creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement—and you're excited to help grow an organization with purpose—we encourage you to apply. Apply today and help us create high-performance experiences that inspire organizations around the world. Pay Range USD $65,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.