VC Partnerships & Business Development Manager (Remote)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential talent solutions firm focused on the startup and scaleup ecosystem. Our client is building a new venture capital partnerships channel and needs an entrepreneurial business development professional to own this from the ground up.

This is a remote, London-based role where you'll build relationships with VC firms, platform teams, and operating partners to position our client as the go-to talent partner for their portfolio companies. You'll be selling at the fund level—opening doors to multiple portfolio opportunities rather than pursuing companies one at a time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategy for identifying, approaching, and partnering with venture capital firms across the UK and Europe
• Build relationships with VCs, principals, platform teams, and operating partners to introduce talent solutions for their portfolio companies
• Own the full partnership lifecycle from initial outreach through relationship development to revenue generation
• Position our client as a strategic resource that VCs can confidently recommend when their portfolio needs technical and product talent
• Collaborate directly with leadership to shape broader go-to-market strategy
• Track partnership opportunities and manage pipeline using CRM tools
• Represent our client at startup ecosystem events and VC gatherings

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or a commercial role within the startup ecosystem
• Experience working with VCs, venture-backed startups, or founders
• Understanding of how venture capital firms operate and support portfolio companies
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior investors, partners, and executives
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to convert relationships into business opportunities
• Entrepreneurial approach and comfort building new channels from scratch
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
• Self-motivated with ability to work remotely with significant autonomy
• Genuine interest in venture capital, startups, and talent acquisition

Preferred:

• Existing relationships within VC funds, accelerators, or startup ecosystem organizations
• Experience selling recruitment, staffing, or B2B professional services
• Background in VC, portfolio support, startup platforms, or founder-facing roles
• Strong personal network within the startup and investment community
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, HubSpot, Clay, or similar platforms
• Prior work with early-stage technology companies

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and partnership experience. Qualified candidates are then submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication is managed through our recruitment process.

Compensation

This is a flexible freelance contract with competitive performance-based compensation. Specific commission structure and base retainer details will be discussed during the screening process. The role is fully remote with flexible hours.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive hiring process.