Manager, Growth and Strategic Partnerships

Manager of Growth & Strategic Partnerships

About EFAS Technologies, Inc.

EFAS Technologies, Inc. develops advanced software solutions for water utilities, with a focus on leak detection, anomaly localization, and non-revenue water reduction. Its flagship platform, GAILL (Global A.I. Leak Locator), uses artificial intelligence and digital twin technology to help utilities identify leaks, monitor network performance, improve billing accuracy, and reduce operational costs through a scalable, data-driven approach.

Role Overview

This role is responsible for supporting the company’s growth by managing investor outreach, client development, partnerships, and strategic coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders. The position requires a highly organized and proactive individual who can manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining a clear understanding of the company's overall progress and strategic goals.

The role combines business development, investor relations, partnership management, and internal coordination in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investor Relations & Fundraising Support

• Identify and research potential investors aligned with the company’s sector and growth stage.
• Conduct outreach to investors through email, networking, conferences, and industry events.
• Maintain and manage the investor CRM/database and track communication history.
• Understand investor profiles, priorities, and investment focus to improve targeting.
• Support fundraising activities including preparing materials, coordinating meetings, and follow-ups.
• Monitor opportunities such as accelerators, startup programs, and funding competitions, and coordinate applications.

2. Client Development & Market Expansion

• Develop and manage the annual trade show and industry event strategy.
• Identify and evaluate industry events that align with the company’s market strategy.
• Maintain and organize a client and prospect database.
• Conduct market research to understand customer needs and competitor positioning.
• Assist in developing go-to-market strategies based on company capabilities and market trends.
• Identify new client opportunities and potential partnerships.

3. Partnerships & Platform Integration

• Identify and pursue opportunities to integrate the company’s technology into partner platforms and ecosystems.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams and external partners to support integration initiatives.
• Manage communications with partner organizations and facilitate collaboration.
• Track progress of partnership initiatives and ensure alignment with company goals.

4. Client Communication & Project Coordination

• Act as a communication bridge between technical teams and clients.
• Translate client needs into clear internal communication for engineering teams.
• Support project coordination to ensure smooth collaboration between departments.
• Maintain a clear understanding of project progress and organizational priorities.

5. Strategic Operations Support

• Maintain awareness of the company’s overall progress across business development, partnerships, and technical initiatives.
• Support strategic planning by connecting insights from investors, clients, and market research.
• Assist leadership with operational coordination and information tracking.
• Ensure key activities and opportunities are well organized and documented.

Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus but not required.

Experience

• 1–4 years of professional experience in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Investor Relations, Startup Operations, or a related field.

• Experience working with technology startups, SaaS platforms, AI/data products, or infrastructure technologies is preferred.

• Experience in at least three of the following areas:

• Investor outreach or fundraising support
• CRM/database management
• Trade show or event coordination
• Market research and competitor analysis
• Strategic partnership development
• Cross-functional coordination with engineering teams

Key Personal Traits

• Highly self-motivated and proactive.
• Strong critical thinking and rational analysis abilities.
• Comfortable interacting with people across different backgrounds (investors, clients, engineers).
• Ability to connect information from different sources and form structured insights.
• Strong multitasking ability and good time management.
• Passion for building relationships and supporting company growth.

Working Style Expectations

• Able to manage multiple responsibilities in a small company environment.
• Comfortable taking ownership of projects with minimal supervision.
• Uses productivity tools and structured systems to manage work rather than ad-hoc tracking.
• Focus on long-term value creation, not just short-term task execution.