B2B Partnerships Consultant (Cyber Talent & Training Solutions)

We are looking for an experienced B2B Partnerships Consultant to support Lateral Connect, a cybersecurity training and talent platform focused on building career-ready cyber professionals.

This is an initial paid engagement (£500) with the opportunity to move into a longer-term, performance-based partnership (including commission on secured deals).
Important: This is not a high-volume outreach, appointment setting, or telesales role.

We are specifically looking for someone with experience in consultative B2B sales and partnership development, ideally involving training, workforce solutions, or talent pipelines.

The focus of this role is to build relationships with organisations (HR, L&D, and senior stakeholders) and position our offering as a cyber talent pipeline and workforce solution.

Initial scope includes:

-Identifying and researching target organisations
- Initiating outreach via LinkedIn, email, or existing network
- Supporting early-stage conversations and opportunity development

We are NOT looking for:

- Lead generation agencies
- Appointment setters
- Cold calling / telesales specialists
- High-volume outreach approaches
Ideal experience:
- Proven experience selling into HR, L&D, or enterprise stakeholders
- Experience with training, apprenticeships, recruitment, or workforce solutions
- Track record of contributing to or closing £5k+ B2B deals

This role is best suited to someone comfortable with consultative selling, stakeholder engagement, and long-term partnership development.
Application requirement (mandatory):

Please answer the following:
- Have you sold into HR, L&D, or enterprise stakeholders before? (Yes/No)
- What is the largest deal you have closed or contributed to?
- Briefly describe a relevant partnership or B2B deal you have worked on

Thank you