Senior Manager of Industry Programs and Partnerships
Hybrid · Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Senior Manager of Industry Programs & Partnerships at RBFF leads development and implementation of industry stakeholder engagement, R3 initiatives, and partnership programs in support of Take Me Fishing. The role involves building strategic relationships with industry stakeholders, managing an industry events strategy with travel, coordinating third-party research to inform pilot programs and retention-focused initiatives, collaborating on training and educational programs, securing sponsorships and in-kind donations, shaping PR/marketing strategies, assisting with strategic planning and budgeting, and working with the Stakeholder Engagement Team to align program outreach. Hybrid schedule in Alexandria, VA, with 30% travel and collaboration with Government Engagement teams.
Required Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in sales/marketing, partnership/program management, account management, communications, project management or equivalent experience
- Degree in advertising, sales and marketing, communications, management, or related field; a master's degree is a plus
- Proven experience in building and executing successful, research-driven programs and strategies
- Exceptional relationship-building skills with the knack to engage and influence diverse groups and individuals
- Strong writing, editing, presenting, and verbal interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to market/sell ideas, products, and services to a variety of stakeholders, including those with competing interests
- Excellent organizational skills, judgment, and the ability to balance multiple priorities with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
- Enthusiastic self-starter with a quick learning curve, capable of working independently and within teams
- Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite, particularly in PowerPoint
- Experience using a CRM system to manage contacts
- Basic knowledge of fishing and boating, including the industries that support them
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