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Stand Together · 2 weeks ago

Deal Desk Manager, Partner Operations

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of the country’s biggest problems. As Manager of the Deal Desk, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for large opportunities, collaborating with various teams to ensure effective deal execution and driving impactful contributions from partners.

GovernmentNon ProfitTrading Platform

Responsibilities

Lead deal support for high-value opportunities ensuring structure, clarity, and timely execution

Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across proposal teams, Partnership Advisors, communications, legal, and finance to align objectives, streamline processes, and produce compliant, accurate, and clean proposal products that improve our win rates and reduce cycle time

Develop and maintain deal frameworks, templates, and best practices to drive operational consistency and efficiency, building long-term capability

Analyze partnership opportunities and provide insights that inform decision making, pledge strategy, and risk assessment

Report on pipeline and deal progress for executive leadership, offering data-driven recommendations for improvement

Continuously improve deal processes to increase efficiency, enable scale, and ensure the right knowledge is acquired at the right time

Qualification

Deal desk operationsBusiness operationsStrategic partnershipsProject management toolsCRM systemsAnalytical skillsSolutions-orientedOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInitiative

Required

8+ years of experience in deal desk operations, business operations, strategic partnerships, or related fields

Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional deals or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders

Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail and a drive for operational efficiency

Ability to identify trends and commonality across opportunities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas clearly and concisely

Solutions-oriented, principled, and motivated by contribution and continuous improvement

Ability to work independently and take initiative in a multifaceted organization to create a world class experience for our donor partners

Proficient with project management tools and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)

Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect