Community Manager

About GRI

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides standards, services, tools, and training that empower organizations of all sizes to assess and report on their environmental, social, and economic impacts. We engage in a multi-stakeholder process to develop our standards, setting best practices for sustainability reporting.

The GRI Standards are widely used around the world and contribute to the establishment of a global sustainability reporting system. Our priorities and partnerships support long-term value creation, benefiting people and planet.

GRI is an independent nonprofit organization, headquartered in the Netherlands, with multiple regional networks. With staff in more than 20 countries, we embody global perspectives while enabling local relevance.

Working at GRI, you will be part of a team – One GRI – that is committed to unlocking positive change in the world.

About the role

Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and expanding impact? We’re seeking a proactive Business Development professional to join us and help grow our Community membership across Asia and the middle East. In this role, you’ll identify new opportunities, nurture existing relationships, and support sustainable growth that strengthens our mission. If you enjoy connecting with people, developing strategic partnerships, and making a tangible difference, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our Community.

Responsibilities

Delivery

• Own and deliver the regional growth plan for the GRI Community, including lead generation, pipeline management and conversion of prospects into members against clear growth and revenue targets.

• Lead global go-to-market plans for GRI Community offerings, aligning outreach and campaigns to drive new business and retain existing members.

• Manage and deepen relationships with GRI Community members and key prospects, ensuring a high-quality, client-focused experience that supports retention, upsell and cross-sell.

• Oversee delivery of Community programs and activities (e.g. webinars and peer exchanges) that add tangible value for members and support acquisition and retention goals.

• Use data and member insight to identify needs, prioritize improvements, and develop new or enhanced offerings that strengthen the Community’s value proposition and growth.

• Build strategic partnerships that extend the reach and attractiveness of the GRI Community and contribute to its financial sustainability.

• Coach and support team members working on the GRI Community, setting clear priorities, reviewing progress and fostering a high-performing, client-focused culture

Engagement

• Maintain regular dialogue with sustainability professionals and key stakeholders, feeding their insights into Community content, services and business development plans.

• Represent GRI at events, forums and workshops as a spokesperson for the GRI Community, using these platforms to position GRI and generate leads and relationships that drive Community growth.

Requirements

Work experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a client-facing business development, community or network role, with a customer-focused and intercultural approach.

• A minimum of 2 years of previous experience developing and selling B2B services and products, including taking these to market and achieving commercial targets.

• Strong commercial acumen, using insights from clients / customers / partners to improve offerings and identify new business opportunities.

• Experience working with senior or C-suite representatives with companies in Asia and the Middle East.

• Solid project and pipeline management skills, including use of CRM or similar software to manage leads, track interactions, and report on performance.

• Experience leading or coaching a small team or project group, setting priorities and supporting development.

• Familiarity with sustainability reporting and motivation to stay up to date on international developments and regulations.

Knowledge and abilities

• Available to travel up to 25% of the time

• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Arabic; additional language proficiencies are welcome

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships that lead to tangible business outcomes (e.g. new memberships, renewals, partnerships)

• Comfortable working remotely in a dynamic environment where change is ongoing

Perks of the role

• Location: Remote in Asia - candidates must have an existing valid permit to work in the country they will be based

• Work hours: Full-time (40hrs/week; flexible)

• Contract type: 1-year contract with the possibility of renewal

• Salary: Min. INR. 2,079,110. - and max INR. 2,810,759. - gross per annum on a full-time basis

• Generous leave allowance

• Access to the GRI Academy

GRI aims to create a recruitment process that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all candidates have equal opportunities and are evaluated based on their unique skills and experiences. If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, please reach out to us.