Location: Remote (Caribbean)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Catalyst GEM is seeking an experienced and relationship-driven Caribbean Corporate Partnerships Lead to drive business development, partnership growth, and revenue generation throughout the Caribbean region.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing strategic relationships that create qualified opportunities for Catalyst GEM and its portfolio of university partners. This includes building partnerships with employers, chambers of commerce, professional associations, government agencies, workforce development organizations, educational institutions, and other strategic stakeholders across the Caribbean.

Working closely with the CEO and university partners, the Caribbean Corporate Partnerships Lead will serve as Catalyst GEM's regional representative, helping organizations identify education and workforce development solutions that support employee development while generating sustainable enrollment opportunities for Catalyst GEM's client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Partnership Growth

Identify and develop new corporate, government, and institutional partnership opportunities throughout the Caribbean
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified business development opportunities
Generate employer partnerships that create sustainable enrollment opportunities for Catalyst GEM's university partners
Support regional market expansion and client growth initiatives
Contribute to the achievement of agreed partnership and revenue objectives

Strategic Partnership Development

Develop relationships with employers, chambers of commerce, professional associations, workforce development organizations, and government agencies
Identify opportunities for employer-sponsored education, workforce development initiatives, executive education, and professional learning programs
Build collaborative relationships with colleges, universities, and educational organizations to support transfer pathways, articulation agreements, and strategic recruitment initiatives
Represent Catalyst GEM at regional meetings, conferences, networking events, and industry forums

Relationship Management

Serve as Catalyst GEM's primary regional representative throughout the Caribbean
Develop and maintain relationships with senior executives, HR leaders, government officials, and other key decision-makers
Support the CEO in expanding strategic client relationships and identifying new growth opportunities
Coordinate the transition of qualified opportunities to Enrollment Advisors for student engagement and enrollment support

Market Development & Intelligence

Monitor regional market trends, workforce priorities, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities
Provide market intelligence and strategic recommendations to support university partner growth strategies
Identify new sectors, industries, and geographic markets for expansion
Support the development and execution of Catalyst GEM's regional growth strategy

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Minimum five (5) years of experience in business development, partnership management, workforce development, higher education, corporate engagement, sales, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage strategic partnerships
Strong professional network within the Caribbean region
Experience working with employers, government agencies, educational institutions, associations, or other strategic stakeholder groups
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Ability to work independently while managing multiple partnership initiatives
Willingness to travel throughout the Caribbean

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: To be determined based on experience and the market
Performance Bonus: Performance-based incentive linked to agreed annual partnership, pipeline, and revenue objectives
Professional development opportunities
Technology and communications support
Approved regional travel expenses
Performance-based career advancement opportunities

Success Profile

The successful candidate will be a highly connected business development professional with a proven ability to develop strategic relationships, identify new market opportunities, and generate sustainable revenue growth across multiple Caribbean markets.

This is not a traditional sales role. The successful candidate will represent Catalyst GEM and its portfolio of university partners, building trusted relationships that create long-term educational partnerships and qualified enrollment opportunities throughout the Caribbean.