Corporate Relations Department
--BLASE Leuven--
Are you ready to be the bridge between BLASE and the corporate world? We are looking for someone to join our Corporate Relations department to manage and expand our professional network. You will be responsible for securing partnerships, negotiating agreements, and ensuring that our corporate collaborators are seamlessly integrated into our events and initiatives.
In this role, you will maintain relationships with existing partners and proactively identify new opportunities that align with BLASE's values. It’s the perfect position for someone who wants to develop a strategic vision for professional collaborations while gaining hands-on experience in the business world
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Key responsibilities
- Acting as the main point of contact for all current partners of BLASE.
- Maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing partners throughout the academic year.
- Actively identifying and reaching out to new partners that fit within the scope, values, and network of BLASE.
- Negotiating and coordinating partnerships, ensuring clear agreements and mutual value for both BLASE and the partner organizations.
- Managing and aligning the Corporate Relations team (4 members), ensuring clear communication, task delegation, and overall overview of ongoing partnerships.
- Developing a strategic vision for partnerships during the year rather than simply replicating the previous year’s approach.
- Collaborating with other board members to ensure partners are integrated into events, initiatives, and professional development opportunities for members.
What we look for
- Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly present ideas and proposals.
- Fluent in English and the confidence to communicate professionally with companies and institutions.
- Strategic thinking when identifying and approaching potential partners.
- Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset when creating new collaboration opportunities.
- Strong networking skills and the ability to build and maintain long-term professional relationships.
- Organizational skills and the ability to keep a clear overview of multiple partnerships and projects simultaneously.