USA Partnership Lead

Job Description

We're looking for a relentless business hunter who thrives on opening doors, starting conversations, building relationships, and creating opportunities where none existed before.

If cold calling excites you, LinkedIn is your playground, and hearing "not interested" only motivates you to find the next prospect, then keep reading.

At The Unlimited, we're expanding our international partnerships team and are looking for a USA Partnership Lead to help fuel our growth across the US markets. You'll work directly alongside our VP of Strategic Partnerships, identifying and engaging senior decision-makers, generating qualified opportunities, and helping build a strong pipeline of future business.

• Hunting for new business opportunities across the US markets
• Prospecting through cold calls, LinkedIn outreach, email campaigns, and social selling
• Building relationships with Directors, Heads of Department, and C-suite executives
• Booking high-quality meetings that convert into commercial opportunities
• Researching target companies and identifying key decision-makers
• Nurturing prospects through longer B2B sales cycles
• Managing your own outbound pipeline and CRM activity
• Partnering closely with senior business leaders to drive growth
• Becoming a trusted voice and brand ambassador within your market

• 2+ years experience in Business Development, Sales Development, Partnerships, or a similar outbound sales role
• Proven success in cold calling and securing meetings
• Experience using LinkedIn as a sales and prospecting tool
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing CRM pipelines and outbound activity
• Ability to engage confidently with senior decision-makers and executives
• Experience within BPO, outsourcing, CX, contact centre, or professional services environments will be highly advantageous

• US market exposure
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, Lusha, or similar lead-generation tool experience
• Experience selling into large organizations
• A strong personal brand and active LinkedIn presence
• A track record of influencing revenue growth through pipeline generation

Requirements
Qualifications/Education and Experience: Matric or equivalent qualification Minimum 1 year's Customer Service or Call Centre experience International campaign experience is a bonus Experience with a US-based or healthcare-related campaign is a plus Able to work US business hours (EST/CST/PST) Reliable transport for shift work Core Skills and Competencies: Excellent written and verbal English (grammar, spelling, and tone) A genuine, customer-first attitude Sharp attention to detail Calm and empathetic, especially with sensitive queries Great time management and organizational skills Resilient, adaptable, and cool under pressure Quick to learn new systems and tools Trustworthy with confidential information