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About the Role

The PIE is seeking a Partnership Manager to own a territory, build commercial relationships with leading international education organizations, and contribute to the company's global strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own a global territory, building, managing, and growing a portfolio of partnerships with the world's leading international education organisations.
• Develop and execute a territory strategy that drives new business and deepens existing relationships.
• Own the full partnership cycle, from prospecting and pitching to closing and growing.
• Build long-term relationships with senior decision-makers across your market.
• Consult, don't just sell, understand partner goals and position the right PIE solution.
• Spot commercial opportunities in your territory and move on them before they're obvious.
• Deliver strong presentations and proposals that land at the right level.
• Represent The PIE at global conferences and events across the international education calendar.
• Keep your CRM sharp and your forecasting accurate.

Requirements

• Ability to build commercial relationships that go beyond the transaction.
• Ability to understand the difference between a client and a partner and turn one into the other.
• Ability to be trusted, credible, and driven.
• Ability to invest in people for the long term.
• Ability to understand your market, spot opportunities early, and move on them with confidence.
• Ability to open a conversation, build a case, and get to yes without feeling like you're selling.
• Ability to understand partner needs and position solutions that fit.
• Ability to own your territory and results without needing constant management.
• Comfortable working across cultures, markets, and time zones.
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations, hard quarters, and shifting priorities.
• Ability to be memorable and enjoyable to work with.
• Willingness to embrace international travel as a core part of the role.

Skills

• Relationship building
• Commercial acumen
• Closing deals
• Consultative selling
• Autonomy
• Global mindset
• Resilience
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Proposal writing
• CRM management
• Forecasting

Location

• London, UK (preferred)
• Global (strong candidates from anywhere considered)

Work Type

• Full-time
• International travel required

Experience Level

• Proven experience in building commercial relationships
• Proven experience in closing deals

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary plus uncapped commission

About the Company

• The PIE is the global hub for international education.
• It is a media, events, and recruitment business bringing together professionals across the world's education sector.
• The PIE covers industry news, runs major conferences and awards, and helps organizations find the talent they need.

Equal Opportunity

• We welcome candidates from anywhere in the world and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects our global sector.