Community and Corporate Partnership Manager

Job Title: Newark Community & Corporate Partnership Lead (“Face of Swahili Village”)

Location: Newark, NJ

Type: Sales / Community Leadership (Full-time preferred)

About Swahili Village

Swahili Village is building a stronger community presence in Newark through authentic hospitality, resident-focused dining programs, and high-impact city and venue partnerships. With major show traffic nearby (NJPAC and Prudential Centre) and thousands of walking-distance apartments, Swahili Village is positioned to become a go-to destination for residents, corporations, and event guests.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven individual to serve as the Face of Swahili Village in Newark—representing the restaurant in the community and at city/venue events, building corporate partnerships, and creating a resident meal program for thousands of nearby apartments.

This is a sales-driven role with community leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Swahili Village as a public-facing brand ambassador at community and city events (including city hall–related events when applicable).
• Build and manage a resident meal program for residents across ~3500 nearby apartments within walking distance.
• Develop corporate headquarters and business clients for recurring event bookings (corporate dining, client hospitality, team events, etc.).
• Partner to capture show traffic by creating pre-show and post-show dining experiences tied to NJPAC and Prudential Centre events.
• Build strategic relationships across Newark (community leaders, organizations, stakeholders).
• Drive measurable sales outcomes and manage lead pipeline and follow-up.

Pay & Commission

• Base salary 2% commission on sales
• Performance incentives tied to corporate bookings, resident program growth, and show-traffic event performance.

*(Exact KPI/incentive structure discussed during interview.)

Qualifications:

• Experience in sales, business development, hospitality/events, or community leadership/organizing
• Strong relationship-building skills and professional public presence
• Comfort working with executive stakeholders and coordinating events
• Organized and proactive—able to drive results, track bookings, and close opportunities

Preferred:

• Newark community knowledge and existing local relationships
• Experience with event dining, group sales, or resident-based programs

Pay: $68,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Swahili (Preferred)
• English (Required)

Location:

• Newark, NJ 07102 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, NJ 07102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,000 - $120,000