Growth & Partnerships Associate
(with progression to B2B Growth Executive)
Hybrid | €32,000–€38,000 | Full-time
Sandown Business School
Are you passionate about leadership, business growth, and building powerful partnerships?
Join
Sandown Business School
, a fast-scaling coaching and leadership development organisation, on a mission to transform how leaders and teams thrive in a changing world.
We work at the intersection of neuroscience, ontology, and psychology, delivering impactful development experiences to C-suites, leadership teams, and organisations across sectors.
We're now hiring a
Growth & Partnerships Associate
to join our growing commercial team — with a clear path to develop into a
B2B Growth Executive
role.
What You'll Be Doing (Associate Level)
You'll work closely with the Commercial Director to expand our reach across corporates, associations, and universities by:
Building Partnerships
* Researching and connecting with professional associations, business networks, and universities
* Coordinating outreach, introductions and meetings
* Managing our partnership pipeline
Growing Our Client Ecosystem
* Nurturing relationships with alumni, clients, and stakeholders
* Supporting referral and engagement initiatives
* Mapping client ecosystems to identify opportunities
Prospecting & Outreach
* Building target lists and managing multi-channel campaigns (LinkedIn, email)
* Qualifying leads and setting up intro calls
Visibility & Thought Leadership
* Identifying speaking, PR and event opportunities for our co-founders
* Coordinating logistics for submissions and events
* Supporting Sandown-hosted roundtables and leadership sessions
Business Development Support
* Assisting with proposal research, drafting, and follow-ups
* Maintaining our CRM and reporting dashboards
Career Progression: B2B Growth Executive
This role is designed as a
launchpad into a full-cycle business development role
. Over time, you'll:
* Own the B2B sales cycle — from outreach to closing enterprise deals
* Build relationships with senior HR, L&D and People leaders
* Lead tailored proposals and client presentations
* Contribute to international expansion and market strategy
Who We're Looking For
We're open to high-potential early-career professionals or ambitious graduates who are:
* Experienced (1–3 years) in business development, partnerships, marketing, or client-facing roles
* Excellent communicators — both written and verbal
* Organised, proactive, and curious with strong research skills
* Comfortable using LinkedIn, CRM systems, and outreach tools
* Passionate about leadership, coaching, and personal development
Bonus Points For
* Experience in events/webinar coordination
* Strong written content or copywriting skills
* Market research or competitor analysis capabilities
* Entrepreneurial energy and digital savviness
Educational Background
A degree in Business, Marketing, Psychology, HR, Communications, or a related field is desirable — but we're open to diverse academic paths if you bring the right mindset and commercial edge.
What We Offer
* A front-row seat in a fast-scaling, purpose-driven business school
* Development and mentorship from experienced co-founders
* Hybrid working model with flexible in-person collaboration
* €32,000–€38,000 salary depending on experience
* Clear progression into a higher-scope, higher-compensation role
Ready to grow with us?
Apply now to be part of a team reimagining leadership development for a changing world.