Tessitura

Sponsorship and Partnerships Manager

Tessitura

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $76,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Develop and execute comprehensive sponsorship strategies for each TLCC conference globally (North America, UK/Europe, & Australia/New Zealand)
  • Manage sponsorship pipeline from prospect identification through execution
  • Collaborate with Events team on execution of overall sponsor experience
  • Achieve budgeted TLCC sponsorship revenue goals across all conferences
  • Create compelling sponsorship packages that align with partner goals and TLCC objectives
  • Conduct sponsor outreach, presentation, and relationship cultivation activities
  • Manage post-event sponsor follow-up and ROI reporting
  • Coordinate sponsorship agreement execution
  • Serve as primary onsite sponsor liaison during TLCC events
  • Serve as primary relationship manager for a portfolio of Strategic Partners & Partners
  • Conduct regular account reviews and strategic planning sessions with key partners on a bi-annual basis
  • Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities across the partner portfolio in collaboration with the Solutions team subject matter experts
  • Contribute to partner cross-company knowledgebases with key partner information
  • Ensure partner satisfaction and address any relationship challenges proactively
  • Establish referral process with business development, member success, & solutions teams
  • Manage partner revenue share agreements ensure accurate tracking and payment in collaboration with Tessitura’s finance team
  • Design and implement sponsor/partners engagement and communication programs that build long-term loyalty
  • Lead partner & sponsor benefits fulfillment and enablement efforts in coordination with Events, Marketing, Learning, Member Success, & Solutions teams
  • Collect partner & sponsor feedback to continuously improve benefits and offerings
  • Develop partner & sponsor recognition and appreciation initiatives
  • Maintain accurate pipeline and opportunity tracking for sponsor and partnership
  • Provide regular revenue forecasting, reporting, and analysis to VP and Growth leadership
  • Collaborate with VP on budgeting and revenue target setting

Requirements

  • 5+ years of account management and/or sponsorship expertise
  • Deep understanding of arts & cultural organizations
  • Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and managing prospect pipelines
  • Strong relationship building and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience with sponsorship cultivation, stewardship, and event management
  • Proactive approach to identifying collaboration opportunities across departments
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt strategies based on diverse stakeholder feedback
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising pipeline tracking tools
  • Ability to travel for conferences, partner meetings, and industry events (~4-6 times per year)
  • Cover letter required (resumes without cover letters will be rejected)