Associate Director, Sponsorships
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
New York City, New York, United States or New York, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelSmall
Job Summary
Lead presale strategy and sponsorship acquisition support while serving as the day-to-day contact for key sponsors and top advertisers. Drive planning, coordination, and onsite execution of sponsor activations, anticipating client needs to proactively manage challenges with solution-oriented decision-making. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to respond to RFPs and develop strategic event proposals, ensuring seamless integration across all touchpoints. Requires 7+ years in event marketing or sponsorship management with a flexible schedule involving travel and evening/weekend work.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in event marketing, sponsorship management, or special events
- Bachelors degree in marketing, communications, or related field
- Strong understanding of experiential marketing and event production processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to engage senior-level stakeholders
- Client-focused mindset
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Highly organized
- Strong project management capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
- Collaborative and self-directed work style
- Flexible schedule
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work evenings
- Ability to work weekends
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in media environments
- Experience in agency environments
- Experience in publishing environments
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