Careers and Internships at Soles4Souls

Position: Business Development Manager, Solutions4Good
Reports To: General Manager, Solutions4Good

Soles4Souls Mission: Soles4Souls turns shoes and clothing into educational and economic opportunities.

Our CORE values: Transparency, Entrepreneurial, Accountable, Meaningful – represent who we are!

Summary: Soles4Souls recently acquired Erren Recondition, a specialist in footwear and apparel reconditioning based in Arnhem, Netherlands — and we’re just getting started. This role is a great opportunity to shape a growing business at the intersection of sustainability and commerce, helping brands and retailers extend product life through cleaning, refurbishment, and remediation services. If you’re energized by building relationships, opening doors, and driving real impact, we want to hear from you.
The Business Development Manager will serve as the commercial engine for our growing reconditioning business—generating revenue, building our client base, and acting as the bridge between our U.S. and European teams. This is a high-visibility role where you’ll work closely with our General Manager and Operations Manager to identify opportunities, win business, and deliver exceptional client experiences.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Generate revenue and leads by identifying market opportunities in retail, e-commerce, and brand channels
• Develop and own lasting client relationships, from first contact through long-term partnership
• Lead RFPs, deliver compelling sales presentations, and drive deals to close
• Collaborate closely with the GM and Operations Manager to align commercial strategy with operational capabilities
• Represent S4S/Solutions4Good at trade shows and events — creating materials, coordinating logistics, and attending as needed
• Work alongside the Business Development team to grow our pipeline
• Convert inbound inquiries into clients through responsive, consultative outreach
• Champion new commercial initiatives — from idea to execution
• Travel to prospective clients to build relationships and warm the pipeline
• Track and report on sales performance, staying sharp on product knowledge and industry trends

Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities:

• Entrepreneurial mindset — you dive in, figure it out, and bring others along
• 3+ years in sales and/or marketing, with a track record of growing commercial relationships
• Experience with CRM or sales management platforms (HubSpot, NetSuite, or similar)
• Background in retail, e-commerce, brand, or manufacturing
• A natural connector — you link clients needs to the right solutions
• Comfortable presenting to and partnering with senior leaders
• Proactive self-starter who brings new ideas and follows through
• Curiosity about sustainability, circular economy, and product lifecycle
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Valid driver’s license required

*Ability to travel for at least 2 weeks to onboard in Arnhem, Netherlands, and potentially more required

Compensation: To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from what is listed.

S4S is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color and other diverse backgrounds. Competitive salary. Benefits include medical insurance with 80% employer coverage, HRA account, 100% dental insurance & vision coverage, long-term disability, life, 401K with up to 6% employer match, professional development benefits, open FTO and paid parental leave.

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Position: Director of International Compliance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Soles4Souls Mission: Soles4Souls turns shoes and clothing into educational and economic opportunities.

Our CORE values: Transparency, Entrepreneurial, Accountable, Meaningful – represent who we are!

Summary: Soles4Souls is looking for a Director of International Compliance who will be responsible for designing, overseeing, and continuously strengthening Soles4Souls’ global compliance framework. This role ensures adherence to international, U.S., and local regulations; donor and grant requirements; and financial and ethical standards across all global operations. Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Director proactively identifies and mitigates compliance risks while promoting a culture of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. The position partners closely with all teams and departments to support compliant, mission-driven impact worldwide.

Primary Responsibilities:

Global Compliance Strategy & Leadership

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s international compliance program.

• Establish enterprise-wide compliance policies, procedures, and controls aligned with best practices.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board on international compliance risks and mitigation strategies.

Regulatory, Legal & Governance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with international, U.S., and local laws.

• Oversee compliance for international entities, branches, affiliates, and fiscal sponsorships.

• Coordinate with legal counsel on regulatory filings, audits, and investigations.

• Monitor evolving regulatory environments and assessing impact on global operations.

Donor, Grant & Contract Compliance

• Provide executive oversight of donor compliance for government, foundation, and institutional funders.

• Review and interpret complex grant and contract requirements.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting of donor-funded activities.

• Partner with program and finance teams to ensure restricted funds are managed in accordance with donor intent.

Financial Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee compliance with international financial regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions screening, and anti-terrorism regulations.

• Ensure robust internal controls for cross-border transactions and financial reporting.

• Lead global compliance risk assessments and remediation plans.

• Support internal and external audits related to international operations.

Ethics, Investigations & Internal Controls

• Maintain and enforce codes of conduct and ethics policies.

• Recommend corrective actions and ensure effective implementation on any violations.

• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct organization wide.

Training, Capacity Building & Communication

• Develop and deliver compliance training for staff, leadership, and international partners.

• Provide guidance to country offices on compliance standards and expectations.

• Ensure consistent compliance messaging across regions and departments.

Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or International Affairs strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in compliance, international finance, legal compliance, or risk management.

• Demonstrated experience leading compliance programs in multi-country or global organizations, with international subsidiaries, affiliates, or fiscal sponsors.

• Deep knowledge of international donor compliance, sanctions laws, AML regulations, and nonprofit governance.

• Strong leadership, judgment, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working with executive leadership and Boards  

• Strategic thinking and executive presence

• High ethical standards and sound judgment

• Risk assessment and mitigation

• Cross-cultural leadership

• Clear and persuasive communication

Compensation: To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from what is listed.

S4S is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color and other diverse backgrounds. Competitive salary. Benefits include medical insurance with 80% employer coverage, HRA account, 100% dental insurance & vision coverage, long-term disability, life, 401K with up to 6% employer match, professional development benefits, open FTO and paid parental leave.

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Position: Operations Manager, Solutions4Good

Reports To: VP, Warehousing & Logistics & General Manager, Solutions4Good

Soles4Souls Mission: Soles4Souls turns shoes and clothing into educational and economic opportunities.

Our CORE values: Transparency, Entrepreneurial, Accountable, Meaningful – represent who we are!

Summary: Soles4Souls recently acquired Erren Recondition, a specialist in footwear and apparel reconditioning based in Arnhem, Netherlands. This acquisition expands Soles4Souls’ ability to help brands and retailers extend product life through cleaning, refurbishment, and remediation services.

We are seeking a full-time Operations Manager to lead operations related to this acquisition, oversee the launch of new capabilities at our Wadley, Alabama warehouse, and serve as the operational bridge between our U.S. and European teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the operational lead for Solutions4Good in Wadley, including the launch of new capabilities such as mold remediation, cleaning, and refurbishment

• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure projects are executed effectively, safely, and on schedule

• Coordinate timelines, manage priorities, allocate resources, and ensure quality standards are consistently met

• Partner closely with the Erren Recondition team in Europe, the Business Development team and donors on communication project planning, timelines, and operational execution

• Lead training and onboarding on the Erren operational model, including processes, quality standards, and project management approach

• Establish, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for U.S. operations

• Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. regulations, safety standards, and company policies

• Participate in organizational, team, and departmental meetings as assigned

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Warehouse & Logistics or the General Manager, Solutions4Good

Qualifications, Skills & Capabilities:

• A clear and confident communicator who provides strong direction and guidance

• Highly organized with excellent planning and prioritization skills

• Results-driven with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and consistency

• Comfortable managing multiple timelines and resources simultaneously

• Calm and effective under pressure

• Hands-on, decisive, and willing to lead by example

• 5+ years of relevant operations, product, remediation and quality experience

• International or cross-border operations experience preferred

• Ability to travel for at least 2 weeks to onboard in Arnhem, Netherlands, and potentially more

• Ability to work onsite at the Wadley, AL warehouse for five days (hours of operation: 7-3:30 CT)

• High school diploma or GED required

• Ability to pass a background check

• Valid driver’s license required

Physical Demands:

There may be times when you are working at our warehouse or in a capacity outside of your physical office space. Please note that these physical requirements are not exhaustive, and Soles4Souls may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises:

• Lifting: The ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds if necessary.

• Standing: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Sitting: Sit for long periods while working at a desk or computer.

• Walking: Walk or move around the work area as needed.

• Bending and Stooping: Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to access equipment or perform tasks.

• Reaching: Reach overhead, horizontally, and down to access materials or equipment.

• Vision: Must have clear vision, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Hearing: Hear and communicate effectively in person and over the phone.

• Manual Dexterity: Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.

• Repetitive Motion: Perform repetitive tasks, such as data entry, for extended periods of time.

• Work Environment: Be able to work in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings, and be exposed to varying weather conditions if applicable.

Compensation: To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from what is listed.

S4S is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color and other diverse backgrounds. Competitive salary. Benefits include medical insurance with 80% employer coverage, HRA account, 100% dental insurance & vision coverage, long-term disability, life, 401K with up to 6% employer match, professional development benefits, open FTO and paid parental leave.

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Position: Vice President, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Reports To: Chief Business Development Officer & EVP, International

Soles4Souls Mission: Soles4Souls turns shoes and clothing into educational and economic opportunities.

Our CORE values: Transparency, Entrepreneurial, Accountable, Meaningful – represent who we are!

Summary: The Vice President, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships is responsible for strategically building partnerships with corporations—particularly retailers, footwear, and apparel brands—to increase product donations and revenue. This role focuses on cultivating long-term donor relationships, driving products (new and used) and cause marketing initiatives, and expanding partnerships that support Soles4Souls’ mission of closing the need gap. Reporting to the Chief Business Development Officer & EVP, International, the VP will lead and develop a high-performing business development team while driving strategy and execution across the global retail and brand ecosystem. This role works cross-functionally to deliver innovative, scalable partnership solutions. The VP also owns and manages the business development budget, including forecasting, resource allocation, and performance against revenue and product acquisition goals. A highly collaborative and influential leader, this individual brings deep industry expertise, strong executive relationships, and a passion for aligning business value with meaningful impact. This is a Work from Anywhere position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies to grow a portfolio of corporate partnerships, with a focus on retailers, footwear, and apparel brands.

• Drive both product donations and financial contributions, aligning partner goals with Soles4Souls impact model.

• Identify opportunities across inventory management, sustainability, and circularity to position Soles4Souls as a strategic partner.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing business development team, fostering a culture aligned with Soles4Souls’ values.

• Set clear goals, KPIs, and accountability measures for team performance.

• Mentor team members to strengthen partnership development capabilities and executive presence.

• Build team structure and capabilities to support future growth.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with leaders across the organization.

• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with corporate partners to secure long-term, high-impact partnerships.

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships across brand, retail, and manufacturing organizations.

• Ensure strong partner engagement, retention, and expansion opportunities.

• Design and implement partnerships that go beyond product donation, including CSR programs, cause marketing campaigns, and strategic collaborations.

• Lead the full partnership lifecycle: prospecting, needs analysis, solution development, pitch, negotiation, and execution.

• Create tailored, compelling presentations and proposals aligned to partner priorities.

• Drive outreach to corporations to engage them in product philanthropy and responsible inventory solutions.

• Represent Soles4Souls at industry events, conferences, and within key retail and footwear networks.

• Leverage market insights and relationships to unlock new partnership opportunities.

• Partner with CSR, marketing, supply chain, and sustainability teams within partner organizations to build integrated programs.

• Collaborate internally across marketing, logistics/operations, finance, and leadership to ensure successful execution.

• Contribute to executive strategy, board materials, and organizational planning.

• Establish and achieve product acquisition and cause marketing goals, metrics, and milestones.

• Track and report on performance, including footwear and apparel-specific KPIs.

• Own the business development budget, including forecasting, scenario planning, and resource allocation aligned to strategic priorities.

• Manage financial performance against revenue and product targets, providing regular reporting to senior leadership.

• Support long-term strategic planning processes.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Initiative-taker who drives work from concept to execution.

• Collaborative leader who influences all levels.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Values transparency, accountability, and meaningful impact.

• Strategic thinker who can move seamlessly between vision and execution.

• Deeply people-centric, internally and externally.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in business development, corporate partnerships, or sales.

• Strong experience within retail, footwear, and/or apparel industries preferred.

• Proven success leading and developing high-performing teams.

• Demonstrated success building and managing enterprise-level partnerships with global brands.

• Experience managing budgets and aligning financial performance with strategic goals.

• Established network within the retail and brand ecosystem is a plus.

• Experience with product-driven partnerships, including inventory, supply chain, or sustainability initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to close complex deals in entrepreneurial or fast-paced environments.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Passion for product philanthropy, sustainability, and purpose-driven work.

• Valid driver’s license

Compensation: Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials. Benefits include medical insurance with 72.5% employer coverage, HRA account, 100% dental insurance & vision coverage, long-term disability, life, 401K with up to 6% employer match, professional development benefits, open FTO and paid parental leave.

S4S is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color and other diverse backgrounds.

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Position: Director of Institutional Partnerships

Reports To: Vice President of Development

Preferred Locations: Minneapolis, Nashville, Dallas, or NYC

Remote with Travel

Soles4Souls Mission: Soles4Souls turns shoes and clothing into educational and economic opportunities.

Our CORE values: Transparency, Entrepreneurial, Accountable, Meaningful – represent who we are!

Summary: The Director of Institutional Partnerships is a senior frontline fundraiser with a singular mandate: secure and grow significant corporate and foundation support for the organization. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of institutional funders capable of making six- and seven-figure gifts. The Director spends the majority of their time externally — meeting with foundation officers, building corporate partnerships, attending sector events, and closing gifts. Working cross-departmentally, this leader collaborates closely with marketing, business development, program, and finance teams to identify funding opportunities, align messaging, and ensure funder commitments are met. This is not a grant or proposal-writing role; it is a relationship-driven, results-first position for a proven institutional fundraiser with a documented track record of closing major gifts and growing institutional revenue year over year.

Primary Responsibilities:

Frontline Fundraising & Portfolio Management

Build and manage an institutional giving portfolio, starting with an initial base of 5 partners and growing to 25–50 active corporate and foundation partners at the six- and seven-figure gift level; own the full funding relationship lifecycle from identification through renewal.
Drive all phases of the fundraising cycle—prospect identification, research, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship — with a focus on closing gifts and growing the portfolio.
Set and consistently meet or exceed annual institutional revenue goals; track and report on pipeline activity, revenue projections, and closed gifts regularly.
Maintain complete and accurate records of all prospect activity, proposals, correspondence, and meetings in the CRM.

Multi-Year Institutional Giving Strategy

Partner with senior leadership to develop, own, and execute a comprehensive multi-year institutional giving strategy that spans general operating, programmatic, and special project funding.
Set annual institutional giving goals in collaboration with the VP of Development and other senior leaders; contribute institutional giving projections to the organization’s overall development planning.
· Grow the institutional portfolio year over year by aggressively prospecting new funders while deepening investment from existing partners through multi-year funding strategies.
· Provide regular pipeline reports and revenue forecasts to the VP of Development; contribute to annual budgeting for institutional giving.

Corporate Partnership Development

· Proactively identify and pursue new corporate funding relationships outside of the footwear and apparel industries, including multi-year philanthropic partnerships.

· Negotiate funding agreements and partnership terms; develop compelling proposals and presentations that communicate organizational impact and value.

· Stay current on corporate social responsibility (CSR) trends and corporate philanthropic priorities to identify alignment opportunities.
· Collaborate with the communications team to ensure corporate partners receive timely, compelling impact reports and recognition that deepens their investment.

Foundation Relations

Develop and maintain deep trust-based relationships with foundation program officers and decision-makers at the regional and national level.
Lead strategy and outreach for major foundation solicitations; identify emerging foundations and new funding priorities aligned with organizational programs.
Coordinate with program and finance staff on proposal development, grant budgets, compliance, and reporting to ensure all funder requirements are met on time.
Actively research institutional sources of funding and emerging philanthropic trends to continuously surface new opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work cross-departmentally to identify funding opportunities that align with organizational programs and priorities.

· Collaborate closely with the Community Partnerships team, whose members secure local and regional corporate and foundation support, to identify national escalation opportunities, converting existing relationships from regional to enterprise-level partnerships.

· Collaborate closely with the Major Gifts team to align donor strategy, avoid overlapping, and identify prospects who may have both personal and institutional philanthropic capacity.

· Partner with the Marketing team on funder-facing materials, impact reports, and storytelling that supports cultivation and stewardship efforts.

Qualifications:

· More than 5 years of progressively responsible institutional fundraising experience, with a clear, documented record of closing six- and seven-figure gifts from corporations and/or foundations.
· Results-oriented, frontline fundraiser, candidates should be prepared to speak specifically to gifts closed, revenue goals met, and portfolio growth achieved.

· Demonstrated experience developing or contributing to a multi-year institutional giving strategy at an organizational level.

Exceptional relationship-building skills; able to engage and influence C-suite executives, foundation leadership, and program officers with credibility and confidence.
Knowledge of CSR trends, foundation grantmaking processes, and best practices in corporate and foundation fundraising.
Experience with prospect research tools such as Instrumentl, iWave, or LinkedIn Navigator.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to develop compelling proposals and synthesize organizational priorities persuasively.
Strategic, self-directed, and highly accountable; able to manage a large portfolio and multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
Live Soles4Souls’ values – TEAM – Transparent, Entrepreneurial, Accountable, Meaningful
Bachelor’s degree required.

Not required but a plus:

· Experience with government funding sources (federal, state, or municipal grants); candidates with this background are encouraged to highlight it, though it is not a primary focus of this role.

· International institutional giving experience, particularly with global foundations or multinational corporate partners.

IF APPLICABLE: Physical Demands:

There may be times when you are working at our warehouse or in a capacity outside of your physical office space. Please note that these physical requirements are not exhaustive, and Soles4Souls may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises:

· Lifting: The ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds if necessary.
· Standing: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
· Sitting: Sit for long periods while working at a desk or computer.
· Walking: Walk or move around the work area as needed.
· Bending and Stooping: Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to access equipment or perform tasks.
· Reaching: Reach overhead, horizontally, and down to access materials or equipment.
· Vision: Must have clear vision, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
· Hearing: Hear and communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
· Manual Dexterity: Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
· Repetitive Motion: Perform repetitive tasks, such as data entry, for extended periods of time.
· Work Environment: Be able to work in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings, and be exposed to varying weather conditions if applicable.

Compensation: Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials. Benefits include medical insurance with 80% employer coverage, HRA account, 100% dental insurance & vision coverage, long-term disability, life, 401K with up to 6% employer match, professional development benefits, open FTO and paid parental leave.

Salary $85K-$100K

S4S is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color and other diverse backgrounds.

Click Here to Apply