Head of Business Development
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"Sport has the power to change the world, it has the power to inspire
It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does
It speaks to youth in a language they understand
Sport can create hope where there once was only despair"
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
Laureus Sport for Good has spent many years developing a broad network of grantee partners, high value partnerships and events. In this time Laureus has developed a depth of understanding and a corresponding credibility in its field and is recognised as a global leader within the sport for development sector.
You will be responsible for the three core areas of the Laureus Sport for Good business: • Revenue & Fundraising • Policies and Process Design and Implementation • Resource Management.
As a member of the executive leadership team the role plays a crucial role in setting strategy, identifying opportunities for growth, and managing and supporting a team of colleagues both in the UK and around the world.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead development, management and implementation of the fundraising strategy, contribute to the development of other organisational strategic plans
- Regularly review the fundraising plan and ensure it remains fit for purpose
- Lead and manage the growth of the fundraising team across all regions, providing motivation, development opportunities and identifying needs in resource
- Manage sales pipeline ensuring fundraising opportunities are aligned to strategy and income targets
- Define strategies for new revenue streams and coordinate development activity with Laureus Limited and Laureus national offices
- Analyse company policies, operational tools and strategies; together with the ExCo Team, identify and lead implementation plan to ensure business effectiveness (CRM, compliance, finance, etc.)
- Build and maintain relationships with the Global Board of Trustees, along with the Laureus Academy and Ambassadors creating opportunities for them to actively support fundraising efforts
- Build and maintain relationships with strategic stakeholders in the UK and globally, representing Laureus in a professional manner
- Keep up to date and ensure organisational compliance with fundraising, data protection and other relevant legislation and standards
HOW WILL YOU SUCCEED WITH US?
- Degree level education
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in business development
- Experience and track record in securing business growth and revenue
- Excellent communication and commercial skills with the ability to translate those skills to support and drive fundraising
- Proven track record managing events, high net worth and corporate brand relationships.
- Strong and authentic team leader with a collaborative approach and the ability to motivate and self-start initiatives under pressure
- Excellent project management and financial management skills and the ability to take decisions which consider a wide range of parameters
- Excellent written and spoken English
- IT and Technology literate (Microsoft Powerplatform, Salesforce, workflow development)
- As and advantage: experience with media, public speaking
HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING?
As a member of the Laureus family, you will be part of much more than an organisation. We believe in using the inspirational power of sport as a force for good. Connecting a purposeful sporting community that helps further inspire children and young people around the world, is our main priority. We celebrate the world's most iconic sport's people and help re-enforce the power of sport to change the world.
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