Partnerships Development Associate

Coral Gardeners

Coral Gardeners

Sales & Business Development
Remote
Posted on Oct 31, 2025
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Partnerships Development Associate

  • Permanent
  • Full time
  • Remote
  • Corporate partnerships

About Us

Coral Gardeners is a mission-driven organisation founded in 2017 by young surfers and freedivers from Mo’orea. Witnessing the degradation of their home reef, they united to make a difference. Today, we are an international collective committed to revolutionising ocean conservation and saving coral reefs.

Position Overview


Under the direct supervision of a Partnerships Development Director, the Partnerships Development Associate provides strategic and operational support throughout every stage of the prospecting cycle. They play an active role in identifying new partners, preparing commercial presentations, and coordinating outreach efforts within their assigned geographic area. This role is key to optimizing the efficiency, responsiveness, and quality of the department’s business development activities.

Responsibilities :

  1. Commercial Preparation & Research

  • Prepare pitch decks, one-pagers, tailored partner briefs, etc.

  • Conduct research on prospects (industry, CSR strategy, key contacts, etc.)

  • Organize information in the CRM and maintain the lead database up to date.

  1. Organization & Coordination

  • Manage the Partnerships Development Director’s agenda: meetings, follow-ups, deadlines

  • Take meeting notes and ensure proper follow-up actions

  • Assist in prioritizing opportunities aligned with the CEO’s strategy

  1. Lead Follow-Up & Support to Signature

  • Track lead status in HubSpot

  • Follow up with prospects and centralize negotiation documents

  • Coordinate with the Partnerships Operations Associate for handovers

Skills

  • Strong interest in purpose-driven business development

  • Excellent writing and visual presentation skills

  • Strong organizational, proactive, and analytical abilities

  • Proficient with Google Suite, HubSpot, Notion, PowerPoint/Keynote

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, communication, marketing, or sustainability

  • Initial experience in a commercial or nonprofit environment

  • Fluent in English. French is a plus.

Why Coral Gardeners?

This is a rare opportunity to make a direct impact on global marine conservation efforts. Join a passionate, innovative team and help us drive the future of coral restoration. Together, we can make a lasting difference for the world’s oceans.

Want to learn more about us and our mission?

Check out our website to discover how we're revolutionizing coral reef restoration and driving global ocean conservation.

  • Permanent
  • Full time
  • Remote
  • Corporate partnerships