Corporate Partnerships and Certification Manager

Corporate Partnerships and Certification Manager

Fully Remote

Position Objectives:

As a ‘Corporate Partnerships and Certification Manager’, you are a dedicated fundraiser who specializes in connecting animal-friendly businesses with partnership opportunities. You have a passion for discovering new and innovative products and services and are a natural at developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships.  

 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Identify and secure corporate partners for PETA Business Friends, PETA-Approved Vegan certification, and other sponsorship opportunities

• Develop and implement lead generation and sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue goals for sponsorships and certifications

• Create, implement, and track annual budgets, provide quarterly updates, and trend analysis

• Assist the Corporate Giving team with procuring gifts in-kind and prospecting new partnerships through its certification programs

• Build and sustain strong relationships with current and prospective partners and applicants

• Assist with sponsor acquisition and relations for special events

• Leverage your relationships with partners to support PETA’s overall mission

• Manage relevant websites and maintain supporting documents and program materials

• Meet regularly with partners and prospects, taking timely and detailed notes

• Manage all aspects of the PETA-Approved Vegan program, including the application and certification process, and maintain databases

• Stay up to date and ensure compliance with global certification standards

• Develop cultivation initiatives for certification holders and sponsors 

• Actively network with vegan and cruelty-free brands, attending conferences and events to identify and secure new partnership opportunities

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Ten years of experience in sales, business development, or fundraising 

• Experience managing a portfolio of $500,000+

• Strong understanding of sponsorships and certification programs in a nonprofit environment

• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets

• Excellent communication, written, and presentation skills

• Proven ability using Microsoft Office, Asana, and database management systems

• Adhere to a vegan lifestyle and strong familiarity with vegan and cruelty-free brands

• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Willingness and ability to travel 

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver’s license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record

• Supportive position vis-à-vis PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues

• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

 

The salary range for this position is $55,436.60 - $69,305.60 annually. The ultimate salary within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work. 

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.

  

Application Deadline: 

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 18, 2025.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.