OVERVIEW The Partnerships Manager role at The PIE focuses on developing and managing commercial relationships across the international education sector. This position is designed for a professional who can own a global territory, identify partnership opportunities, and build long-term relationships with senior stakeholders. The role is ideally based in London, UK, although strong candidates from other locations may also be considered. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Own a global territory and build, manage, and grow a portfolio of partnerships with international education organisations – Develop and execute a territory strategy that drives new business and strengthens existing relationships – Manage the full partnership cycle from prospecting and pitching through to closing and account growth – Build long-term relationships with senior decision-makers across the market – Consult with partners to understand their goals and position appropriate The PIE solutions – Identify commercial opportunities within the territory and act on them proactively – Deliver presentations and proposals to senior-level audiences – Represent The PIE at global conferences and events within the international education sector – Maintain accurate CRM records and forecasting REQUIREMENTS – Ability to open doors and engage with decision-makers at the right level – Experience building partnerships that are long-term and commercially valuable – Ability to manage and grow a territory independently – Strong commercial relationship-building skills – Confidence in prospecting, pitching, closing, and growing partnerships – Ability to consult with partners and understand organisational goals – Strong presentation and proposal delivery skills – Ability to identify and act on commercial opportunities – Willingness to represent the organisation at global conferences and events – Strong CRM management and forecasting skills – Ideally based in London, UK, although candidates from anywhere in the world may be considered WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Partnership-focused roles are central to the growth and sustainability of organisations operating in international education. By building relationships across institutions and education businesses worldwide, professionals in these positions help create opportunities for collaboration, market development, and sector engagement. At organisations like The PIE, partnerships also support the exchange of information, professional networking, and the growth of international education communities across different regions and markets. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Highlight measurable outcomes from previous partnership, business development, or account management roles – Demonstrate experience working with senior stakeholders or decision-makers in international education or related sectors – Include examples of territory growth, revenue generation, or successful long-term partnerships – Show evidence of presentation, pitching, and proposal-writing skills in your application materials – Emphasise international experience, conference participation, or global market exposure where relevant – Prepare to discuss how you approach relationship-building and consultative sales conversations