Summary: We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Manager – Strategic Partnerships to join our growing team in the event management space. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing strategic alliances and partnership opportunities to drive business growth, enhance event offerings, and create long-term value for the company. This role requires a strong understanding of event dynamics, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships across industries. Key Responsibilities: Identify, pitch, and secure strategic partners, sponsors, and collaborators for events, IPs, and brand activations. Develop customized partnership proposals and presentations aligned with client and brand objectives. Collaborate with internal teams (production, creative, marketing, client servicing) to ensure seamless integration of partner deliverables. Drive value creation for both the company and partners through strategic packaging and innovation in partnership offerings. Maintain and grow a strong network of industry contacts, including brands, agencies, media partners, influencers, and vendors. Track market trends, competitor activities, and partnership benchmarks to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of the curve. Lead negotiations, contract closures, and ensure compliance with legal and brand guidelines. Monitor partner satisfaction and relationship health post-event to encourage repeat business and referrals.

As a Manager of Strategic Partnerships in the event management industry, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and creating long-term value for the company through the identification, development, and management of strategic alliances and partnership opportunities. Your responsibilities will include identifying, pitching, and securing strategic partners, sponsors, and collaborators for events, IPs, and brand activations. You will be tasked with developing customized partnership proposals and presentations that align with client and brand objectives. Collaboration with internal teams such as production, creative, marketing, and client servicing will be essential to ensure the seamless integration of partner deliverables. By driving value creation through strategic packaging and innovation in partnership offerings, you will contribute to the success of both the company and its partners. Additionally, maintaining and expanding a strong network of industry contacts, including brands, agencies, media partners, influencers, and vendors, will be crucial to your role. To stay ahead of the curve, you will need to track market trends, competitor activities, and partnership benchmarks, enabling you to identify new opportunities for growth. Leading negotiations, managing contract closures, and ensuring compliance with legal and brand guidelines will also be within your scope of responsibilities. Monitoring partner satisfaction and relationship health post-event will be key to encouraging repeat business and referrals. Overall, this role requires a strong understanding of event dynamics, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships across industries. If you are a dynamic and results-driven professional seeking to make a significant impact in the event management space, we invite you to join our growing team as the Manager of Strategic Partnerships.,