Corporate Partnerships Manager

Corporate Partnerships Manager
Position : Full Time, Permanent Contract
Package: Competitive package for an NGO, with salary based on experience and location
The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in expanding WeForest’s partnerships with corporations that are committed to sustainability, climate action, biodiversity, and nature restoration.
In close collaboration with local communities, WeForest restores degraded landscapes in Africa and Latin America, demonstrating that well-planned, holistic forest restoration can help address today’s greatest challenges: climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable livelihoods. This role will ensure that our corporate partnerships directly support these objectives, engaging companies to invest in nature-based solutions that create measurable climate and ecological impact.
Working within the Fundraising team, and in collaboration with Programs, Marketing and Communications, and Finance, you will develop and manage long-term, high-value relationships with corporations that seek to contribute to our mission. Develop and deliver compelling, tailored partnership proposals to Executive Leadership teams that connect corporate sustainability strategies with WeForest projects, in line with programmatic priorities.
~ 1M) financial contributions that fund nature restoration and support local communities.
~ Lead contract negotiations, ensuring partnership agreements align with WeForest’s ethical standards, values, and compliance requirements.
~ In partnership with the Head of Marketing & Communications, execute communication and impact reporting for priority partnerships.

Account Management & Stewardship
Manage and nurture existing corporate partnerships to ensure fundraiser satisfaction, secure long-term collaboration and growth in fundraising opportunities.
Provide compelling impact reports and storytelling that highlight ecological, social, and climate benefits of WeForest projects.
Serve as the trusted liaison between corporate partners and internal teams, ensuring seamless delivery of commitments.
Coordinate cross-functionally with Programs teams to align partnerships with field-based realities and ensure credible impact claims.
Work with Finance and Marketing & Communications to deliver accurate proposals, contracts, and communication.
Maintain accurate partnership data in Salesforce and contribute to performance reporting.

Demonstrated track record of securing and managing high-value, multi-million Euro partnerships, ideally within an INGO, conservation, or environmental sustainability context.
Demonstrable experience in end-to-end pipeline management, from prospecting and lead generation through to deal negotiation and closure.
Familiarity with forest and landscape restoration, biodiversity, carbon accounting, or corporate sustainability reporting.
ability to engage confidently with senior corporate sustainability leaders.
Superb written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail. 
Analytical mindset with the ability to align corporate needs to ecological and social impact.
Strong project management, organisational skills, and proficiency with CRM and pipeline management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Pipedrive, etc).
Fluent in English; additional European languages (Dutch, French, or Spanish) are a strong asset.

Other degrees considered include Economics, Finance, Management and other business-related fields

Please send your complete application (including a CV, motivation letter and 2 recent references) to recruitment@weforest.