Partnerships & Sponsorship Executive

International Academic Olympiad Council (IAOC) is seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join its Executive Committee as a Partnerships & Sponsorship Executive within the External & Corporate Relations Department.

This role is responsible for developing relationships with organizations, securing sponsorship and strategic support for IAOC programmes, and identifying opportunities for institutional and corporate collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential corporate sponsors, educational institutions, foundations, organizations, brands, and strategic partners aligned with IAOC's mission.
• Initiate professional communication with prospective partners through email, LinkedIn, telephone, and meetings.
• Develop and present partnership and sponsorship proposals tailored to prospective organizations.
• Secure financial, in-kind, media, venue, technology, and other forms of support for IAOC programmes and events.
• Develop mutually beneficial partnership opportunities and collaboration models.
• Maintain a structured pipeline of prospective partners, including outreach records, follow-ups, discussions, and outcomes.
• Conduct follow-ups and manage relationships throughout the partnership process.
• Represent IAOC professionally during external meetings and negotiations.
• Coordinate with relevant IAOC departments to ensure agreed partner benefits and commitments are properly delivered.
• Identify opportunities for national and international institutional collaborations.
• Contribute to the development of IAOC's long-term external relations and partnership strategy.
  
  

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident, articulate, and professional in communication
• Comfortable approaching organizations and senior representatives
• Strong in relationship building, negotiation, and persuasion
• Proactive and capable of independently identifying opportunities
• Organized and consistent with professional follow-ups
• Interested in entrepreneurship, business development, partnerships, and organizational growth
• Proficient in professional written English
• Experienced in partnerships, sponsorships, business development, sales, events, or related areas is an advantage, but not mandatory

Position Details

Position: Partnerships & Sponsorship Executive
Department: External & Corporate Relations
Organization: International Academic Olympiad Council (IAOC)
Level: Executive Committee
Engagement: Voluntary
Work Mode: Hybrid & Flexible
Location: Bangladesh

This is currently an unpaid voluntary leadership position and does not constitute salaried employment.

The position provides practical exposure to corporate partnerships, sponsorship development, negotiation, institutional relations, business communication, entrepreneurship, and international organizational collaboration. As IAOC expands, members demonstrating exceptional performance and leadership may be considered for increased responsibilities within the organization's external relations structure.

Ideal for: Individuals who don't just want to send emails for sponsorship, but want to build relationships, create opportunities, negotiate collaborations, and help shape the external growth of an international academic organization.