Association Engagement Partner

UL Solutions•Marietta, GA

About The Position

We’re seeking a growth-minded partnership leader to build, scale, and operationalize demand generation through associations, industry bodies, and other external demand drivers. This role will source, evaluate, and close partnership opportunities; integrate our offerings into association programs (e.g., endorsed vendor lists, member benefits, education credits); and coordinate internally with Government Affairs, Associations/Alliances, Marketing, Sales, and Product to ensure impact, compliance, and consistency. You’ll own the full lifecycle from strategy and pipeline to execution and measurement turning these opportunities into a durable, multi-channel engine for qualified demand and brand authority.

Requirements

University Degree (Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree) in Business, Engineering, Marketing or a related disciplines plus generally 5+ years experience in marketing, business development and/or demonstrated account or association management capability.
Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build trust in relationships.
Experience with building relationships with associations.
Proven ability to activate sustainability or ESG aligned‑ partnerships that generate business demand.
Background in sustainability and related programs and regulations.
Strong understanding of sustainability issues: Circularity Carbon Climate reporting/disclosure Multi-Attribute Sustainability programs Sustainable operations
Demonstrated success closing and scaling association or ecosystem partnerships that generate qualified pipeline and revenue.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate sustainability requirements into compelling partner offerings.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., climate disclosure rules, emissions standards, ESG reporting requirements).
Familiarity with policy/advocacy calendars, RFPs, and procurement cycles.
Strong data orientation: cohort analysis, channel ROI, multi-touch attribution.
Event strategy and speaking/thought leadership experience.
Strong sustainability storytelling and event programming‑ capabilities.

Responsibilities

Supports the management of the overall relationship with assigned associations and coordinates with COUs and function leads to maximize the value of the membership resulting in revenue growth opportunities and increased relevance.
Supports with the development and execution of association multiple year strategies, goals, and plans as well as building executive relationships and coordinates executive presentations and de-briefings.
Supports the identification and pursue opportunities where UL Solutions can create value including (1) collaboration on government advocacy on topics where UL Solutions are aligned with the position of association, (2) opportunities for UL Solutions to be seen as a thought leader by members in those topics important to them, (3) developing standards/programs in response to members' unmet needs.
With the support of their people leader, manages the overall relationship with assigned associations and coordinates with COUs and function leads to maximize the value of the membership resulting in revenue growth opportunities and increased relevance.
Strategy and Planning Partner
Sourcing and Deal Execution
Internal Collaboration and Governance
Program Operations and Enablement