Director of PR & Alliances

IMPORTANT:PLEASE CAREFULLY READ ABOUT COMPENSATION, AND ONLY APPLY IF YOU AGREE WITH IT.IT IS FULL-TIME ROLEAbout Us:Mint Rewards is an impact startup dedicated to promoting sustainable living by rewarding individuals for recycling. Our innovative program incentivises recycling by offering rewards, such as discounts on various brands, in exchange for recyclable materials. We are passionate about creating a positive impact on the environment and fostering a culture of sustainability.https://mymintrewards.com/https://linktr.ee/mymintrewardsPosition Overview:We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Account Director or Business Development Director to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 8 to 10 years of experience, preferably with a background in PR and sponsorship sales, as well as significant agency experience. This role requires someone who can build and maintain partnerships with various brands and businesses, secure sponsorship deals, and engage effectively with CMOs, sustainability teams, CSR teams, and brand managers.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute strategies to build and maintain partnerships with brands and businesses to join our reward program.Identify and secure sponsorship deals to support Mint Rewards’ initiatives.Create compelling proposals and presentations for potential partners and sponsors.Cultivate and manage relationships with CMOs, sustainability teams, CSR teams, and brand managers to promote collaboration and support for our mission.Negotiate and finalize partnership and sponsorship agreements.Work closely with the marketing and product teams to align partnerships with overall business objectives.Monitor and report on the performance of partnership and sponsorship activities, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.Stay current with industry trends and developments to identify new opportunities for growth and collaboration.Qualifications:8 to 10 years of experience in creative marketing, account management, or a related field.Significant experience working in an agency environment.Proven track record in PR and sponsorship sales.Exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level executives and stakeholders.Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.Experience creating and delivering persuasive proposals and presentations.Knowledge of sustainability, CSR, and environmental initiatives is a plus.Highly motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.Passionate about sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.What are we offering:Equity: Upto 8% based on experience (negotiable for exceptional profile)Phantom equity scheme. Common shares can only be offered against investment.ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)Salary only after a funding roundOpportunity to build and lead a small team.Initially a fully remote role.Founding team status, involvement in strategic decisions as part of the management team.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be asked to complete the form to answer pre-interview screening questions.***Due to high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants.***