Manager, Corporate Partnerships

Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director, Business Development
Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

Organizational Overview

Genesys Works is a dynamic multi-entity non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people to thrive in life. Our mission is to provide pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and maximizing the impact of our resources. Currently in eight cities across the country, we are positioning ourselves for future growth and have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager of Corporate Partnerships to join the Genesys Works Chicago Team.

Position Overview

The Manager of Corporate Partnerships is a key strategic leader responsible for the full lifecycle of corporate partner engagement—from acquisition through onboarding, renewal, and long-term stewardship. This role serves as the Lead Account Manager for the majority of GWC’s corporate partner portfolio and plays a central role in cross-functional alignment between Business Development, Program, External Affairs, and National Corporate Partnership team.

The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship-builder, a strong operational leader, a trusted advisor to corporate stakeholders, and with a comfort in business development conversations. This position requires exceptional communication, project management, and data stewardship skills.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership Management

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for assigned corporate partners, driving engagement, renewal, and growth.
• Lead partnership check-ins, onboarding sessions, mid-year reviews, and year-end evaluations.
• Develop strategic plans for each partner to support longevity, alignment, and deeper engagement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on key accounts and opportunities.

Corporate Partner Lifecycle Oversight

• Manage the acquisition-to-onboarding transition, ensuring a seamless handoff to Program and Internship Operations.
• Track job commitments and partner health indicators in collaboration with Program leadership.
• Maintain full documentation of partner relationships, including MSAs, SOWs, billing, schedules, and supervisor information.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Program leadership to ensure alignment on intern performance, supervisor relationships, and workplace engagement.
• Partner with External Affairs on stewardship touchpoints, marketing materials, and corporate engagement events.
• Coordinate with National Shared Services and finance teams on invoicing, billing accuracy, and purchase order requirements.

Operational & Data Leadership

• Own Salesforce data integrity for assigned accounts, ensuring accurate notes, documentation, job entries, and revenue forecasting.
• Develop and maintain reports reflecting partner activity, revenue projections, and engagement metrics.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and support continuous improvement efforts across BD and Program.

Revenue, Renewal, and Growth Accountability

• Meet annual renewal targets and partnership KPIs established by the Senior Director of Business Development.
• Drive year-over-year internship growth by expanding opportunities within existing accounts.
• Monitor partner capacity, demand signals, and internship placement pacing to support organizational planning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business development, account management, or partnership leadership
• Demonstrated success in managing strategic client accounts or corporate relationships
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to executive audiences
• Experience working cross-functionally in matrixed organizations
• Salesforce proficiency strongly preferred
• Familiarity with consultative sales, business development, or a client-facing role with a revenue or growth component preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• High emotional intelligence, strong relationship-management skills, and a proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Compensation Package

In our quest to be a nonprofit employer of choice, we offer:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off policy, (11) company paid holidays, and “Soft Close” between Christmas and New Year’s.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match after one year of employment.
• Communications allowance.
• Focus Fridays and Flexible work arrangements.

Our Commitment to People

Genesys Works is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all individuals feel valued and empowered. It starts with our talented candidates. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and seek to recruit, support, and retain talent that reflects the culturally diverse communities we serve. Discrimination or harassment of any kind has no place here.