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PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
The PIE · The Hub of International Education
You know how to open doors at the right level. You understand what it takes to build partnerships that last—not just deals that close—and you're looking for a platform that matches your ambition.
The PIE is the global hub for international education. We are looking for someone who can own a territory, build deep commercial relationships with the world’s leading international education organisations, and help reshape what that looks like at a global scale.
Role Overview
- Title: Partnership Manager
- Location: Ideally London, UK-based (strong candidates from anywhere in the world considered)
- Compensation: Competitive salary plus uncapped commission
Who You Are
- A relationship builder:
- Invest in people for the long term.
- Your clients trust you, return to you, and refer you.
- Commercially sharp:
- Understand your market, spot opportunities early, and act on them confidently.
- A proven closer:
- Open conversations, build cases, and secure agreement without feeling pushy.
- Consultative:
- Take time to understand what partners truly need and tailor solutions to fit.
- Autonomous:
- Own your territory and your results—you don’t need micromanagement.
- Globally minded:
- Comfortable working across cultures, markets, and time zones without hesitation.
- Resilient:
- Thrives in challenging scenarios, difficult conversations, and shifting priorities.
- A people person:
- Memorable and enjoyable to work with.
- A traveller at heart:
- Thrives on international travel and embraces associated opportunities.
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Core Responsibilities
- Own a global territory, building, managing, and scaling a portfolio of partnerships with leading international education organisations.
- Develop and execute a territory strategy to drive new business and deepen existing relationships.
- Oversee the full partnership cycle, from prospecting and pitching to closing and growth.
- Build long-term relationships with senior decision-makers across your market.
- consultative rather than sales-led, aligning solutions with partners’ goals and needs.
- Identify and capitalise on commercial opportunities before they become mainstream.
- Deliver high-impact presentations and proposals that resonate at executive levels.
- Represent The PIE at global conferences and events within the international education sector.
- Maintain a sharp CRM with accurate forecasting—understanding its strategic importance.
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Your Impact on Something Bigger
The PIE is the global hub for international education, a media, events, and recruitment business uniting professionals worldwide. Our work includes:
- Covering industry news
- Hosting major conferences and awards
- Enabling organisations to connect with talent
How to Apply
Applications are assessed as they roll in—no need to wait.
To apply via our jobs portal, submit:
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A CV
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An executable cover letter that includes:
- Your commercial experience
- Your proficiency/interest in international education
- The unique value you’d bring to The PIE
- Why you’re ready to step in now
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A 2-minute video introducing yourself, your motivation for The PIE, and addressing these key points (share a link to a video via YouTube unlisted, Vimeo, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox):
- How would you build credibility and open doors with organisations unfamiliar with The PIE?
- What was your best deal, and why? Tell all the details.
- Name an organisation or brand in international education you believe is doing something commercially innovative—and why it stands out.
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