We are looking for a mission-driven Sales & Partnerships Lead to drive revenue generation, develop long-term relationships with stakeholders, and strengthen our position as a trusted partner for impactful projects in Finland. This is a role where you can really make a big difference in making Finland more diverse and inclusive for international talents!

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Partnerships

• Lead commercial sales efforts of The Shortcut Academy's programs, our attitude change campaign and partnerships with both private companies and public entities like cities and municipalities

• Identify and develop new revenue channels aligned with the organisation’s mission.

• Maintain and grow relationships with key stakeholders across private, public, and non-profit sectors.

Public Funding & Administration

• Drive fundraising initiatives with the public sector, including proposal preparation and grant applications.

• Manage reporting, compliance and administrative tasks related to public funding requirements.

Strategy, Mentorship & Operations

• Further develop and optimise the organisation’s sales processes, tools, and strategies.

• Participate in teaching and mentoring others, e.g. sharing your knowledge by delivering some of our sales related workshops as part of our programs 

• Monitor performance, budgets, and KPIs for revenue-generating activities.

  
  

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in B2B sales, fundraising, and/or partnerships.

• Strong track record of developing and closing commercial opportunities.

• Understanding of public funding processes in Finland and related reporting requirements.

• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution ability.

• Great and positive team player and connection builder.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English (B2 Finnish and/or Swedish levels would be amazing - BUT more important than those is knowing the local culture: you are a natural change ambassador and ready to negotiate also in sectors that might still be used to work mainly in local languages. That’s where we need your help in changing things 💪 And it’s a bonus if you know how to sing SuomiPop in karaoke! 😜) 

• Existing networks in the Finnish business and municipality ecosystems are a plus

  
  

We offer 

• A supportive, learning-packed environment where you can really grow and where you have a chance to shape this role

• Access to networking opportunities at the center of Finland’s startup ecosystem

• Meaningful work with a purpose: our mission is to support people towards jobs or entrepreneurship and you will be pivotal in this role ensuring our operations keep on rolling

• Hybrid working environment, our office is located in Maria01 in Kamppi

  
  

Recruitment process

To apply please send your resume latest by Thu 28.8.2025 but please note that we are reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of our mission at The Shortcut, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. For more information or questions regarding this position, please contact CEO Riikka Loisamo.

Here you can see our estimated plan for the recruitment process:

1. Interview - Virpi Jalonen, Career Coach, (online, google meets wks 34-36)

2. Small assignment

3. Interview - Riikka Loisamo, CEO (onsite in The Shortcut office or online, starting wk 36) 

4. Meeting our team

   
   

Diversity and Inclusion

At The Shortcut we stand for diversity and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life: of different nationalities, ages, genders, as well as people belonging to linguistic, cultural or other minorities.