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Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Department: President's Office

Location: Washington, DC - Hybrid or Remote

Contact: Corus International, Global Talent Acquisition, hrhq@corusinternational.org

Salary Range: $123,000 - $154,000 - $185,000

Corus International provides a competitive, growth-oriented, yet fiscally responsible compensation program. When determining an offer for employment, multiple factors are considered including relevant years of experience, education, skills, internal equity, and budget. Our overall approach is to target the minimum to midpoint for starting salaries, based on these factors.

Additionally, Corus provides a comprehensive and competitive employee benefit package to protect our valued and dedicated staff and their families. Our benefits include three medical plan options with comprehensive prescription drug coverage, low-cost dental coverage with 100% paid vision insurance. Corus also provides a generous retirement plan and PTO to include vacation, sick, holiday, parental, jury, international travel, and bereavement leave; employer-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance; employee wellness incentives, and employee work/life balance and assistance programs.

Position Summary

The Senior Strategic Advisor for Sales & Growth is a new role designed to position the organization for sustainable growth by fostering a sales-oriented mindset across teams, aligning external communications with the organization's sales vision, and serving as a senior representative in promoting services to clients and host governments.

The role is based within the President's Office, reporting to the CEO for strategic advice and the COO for operational work flow and prioritization . This is a highly collaborative role, connecting with departments across the organization to be a catalyst in driving forward a bold new approach to closing deals with a much broader range of clients.

This is a full-time, fixed term (12-month) position with the possibility for extension based on performance and organizational need.

This position must be able to travel 25% or more annually , including to insecure and difficult environments as required for standard domestic and international business purposes.

Responsibilities

Strategic Relationship Management & Business Development Working closely with the COO and his team, act as senior representative in catalysing the organization's services to key stakeholders, including current clients and host government officials. Proactively seek and cultivate new business opportunities in existing and new markets in coordination with Managing Directors of Program Business Units (PBUs). Serve as a strategic partner between client/government needs and internal capabilities. Internal Sales Culture & Enablement Collaborate primarily with Managing Directors of PBUs to instill a growth mindset and client-value focus. Partner with the the Managing Director for People and Culture and the Learning & Development function to develop training, tools, and messaging to help team members articulate the organization's value in their roles as sales agents. Identify and advise on ways to remove internal barriers that limit new sales opportunities. Brand and Messaging Alignment Working with the Marketing & Communications (Marcom) team, specifically the Senior Director for Strategic Communications, to support an ongoing comprehensive review of existing marketing and communication materials. Ensure that the organization's language, tone, and messaging reflect its vision and value proposition consistently across platforms (website, brochures, pitch decks, etc.). Collaborate with Marcom and/or external consultants to revamp materials as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of professional experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience must include leadership positions in international development and sales. Background and strong familiarity with the agricultural sector and international trade; familiarity with emerging technologies and the health sector are pluses. A track record in deal-making, ideally in international development programs or related areas. Validated strong networks with high level contacts in strategically aligned countries and professional areas. A proven record of strong collaboration and interpersonal and leadership skills, leading staff and being part of a team-oriented culture. Strong relationship-building and networking skills, including a demonstrated ability to initiate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a passion and ability to align the organization's mission with new business and philanthropic activities. Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret organizational goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Must demonstrate flexibility in approaching problems. Adaptive attitude towards quick environment changes, with high level of resilience, commitment, and focus. Excellent English written and oral skills. Demonstrated experience working with a multicultural workforce with sensitivity and appreciation of cultural differences.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of French or Spanish a plus.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All positions are required to perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor. Global positions that are bound by contracts will not be changed without notice and approval.

Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

Corus has a hybrid work policy, allowing work to be done remotely; two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the office is required. The employee must be available to work outside normal office hours or weekends as required. This position must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in different locations, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high-security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases. If applicable, must have authorization to work in the country of assignment.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Zero Tolerance to Abuse

As a member of the Corus Family, each employee is expected to:

Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included. Support employees' evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance. Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of Corus family, stakeholders in general, and particularly for the communities we serve. Follow Corus Code of Conduct helping to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons. Adhere to the Organizational Core Values.

Corus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Non-profit Organizations, International Affairs, and International Trade and Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Corus International by 2x Get notified about new Strategic Advisor jobs in Washington, DC . Entrepreneur in Residence (Future CEO / Founder) - Washington Business Enablement Principal Consultant Washington, DC $100,000.00-$135,000.00 4 days ago Springfield, VA $170,000.00-$185,000.00 2 weeks ago Manager, Strategic Business Learning Consultant, Enterprise Learning and Development Bethesda, MD $180,000.00-$250,000.00 3 weeks ago Bethesda, MD $135,000.00-$216,000.00 1 month ago Washington, DC $140,000.00-$190,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $300,000.00-$500,000.00 3 weeks ago Washington, DC $103,000.00-$126,000.00 3 days ago Senior Consultant Business Process Improvement McLean, VA $75,000.00-$100,000.00 1 month ago District of Columbia, United States 2 months ago Client Development Advisor, US Department of Defense Senior Experienced Hires (Manager, Director, Partner) Chief of Staff - MedComms Experts (MCE) - Brydon Portfolio Company Washington, DC $200,000.00-$200,000.00 1 month ago Washington, DC $130,603.00-$222,024.00 1 week ago Principal Business Partner, GTM Enablement - Americas Regional Vice President, Strategy and Operations District of Columbia, United States 1 week ago Operations Efficiency and Transformation Strategist Washington DC-Baltimore Area $137,502.00-$234,126.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $70,000.00-$85,000.00 1 month ago Business Transformation & Value Advisor, NAMER GTM / Business Innovation Arlington, VA $158,400.00-$262,000.00 6 days ago Manager, Strategic Business Learning Consultant, Enterprise Learning and Development, Risk Arlington, VA $103,000.00-$126,000.00 3 days ago North Bethesda, MD $130,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago Manager, Strategic Business Consultant, Enterprise Learning and Development Maryland, United States $95,000.00-$150,000.00 1 month ago Senior Consultant Space Sector - Washington D.C. Washington, DC $95,000.00-$115,000.00 5 months ago Senior Consultant, Leave Management (Fully Remote) Bethesda, MD $150,000.00-$230,000.00 5 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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