Sponsorships & Partnerships Manager

Profitable Tradie - Trades Business Specialist

Sponsorships & Partnerships Manager building event sponsorships and referral networks for Profitable Tradie, a coaching company serving trade businesses. Generating commercial partnerships, revenue and audience growth across Australia, New Zealand and North America.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and managing sponsorships and partnerships, with a strong focus on B2B sales and business development. Proven ability to negotiate agreements, create compelling value propositions, and expand brand reach through strategic initiatives.

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Sponsorship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentB2B SalesNegotiation SkillsRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Sponsorship Packages CreationPipeline ManagementSales Strategy DevelopmentEvent PlanningRevenue Generation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPersistenceCreative Problem SolvingConfidence

Tools & Technologies

WebinarsPodcastsContent Collaboration Platforms

Industry Keywords

Strategic PartnershipsTrade BusinessMember BenefitsReferral RevenueCommercial Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build relationships that grow the brand, create value for members and generate commercial opportunities
Build the event sponsorship engine
Identify potential sponsors and create compelling sponsorship packages
Pitch sponsorship opportunities and negotiate agreements
Manage sponsor relationships from initial conversation through renewal
Develop long-term partnerships that create value for sponsors and members
Build the Profitable Tradie Partner Network across finance, insurance, HR, recruitment, software, marketing and related services
Negotiate member benefits and referral or revenue-sharing arrangements where appropriate
Expand reach through podcasts, webinars, content collaborations, industry events and strategic partnerships
Secure podcast guests and speaking opportunities
Create webinars with industry experts and partner with organisations that reach trade business owners
Generate sponsorship, partnership and referral revenue, leads, audience reach and industry influence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in sponsorships, partnerships, business development, B2B sales, events or strategic account management
Ability to build relationships from a cold start and approach decision-makers confidently
Strong sales and negotiation skills
Ability to communicate clearly and sell a compelling value proposition
Organised and comfortable managing a significant pipeline
Persistence and comfort with longer sales cycles
Creative approach to identifying mutual business value
Confidence representing the Profitable Tradie brand externally
Ability to take ownership and create opportunities independently
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Direct influence over revenue, profitability, brand visibility and member value
Freedom to find opportunities, create deals and build systems that scale
Close collaboration with Events, Marketing, Leadership and Coaching
Opportunity to build relationships with influential organisations across the trades ecosystem
Opportunity to build the partnerships engine and turn the audience, events and brand into a significant commercial asset