Growth & Partnerships Manager

GO Media • Raleigh, NC

51d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Growth & Partnerships Manager to help expand GO Media’s network of sponsors and media partners.
This role sits at the intersection of marketing, partnerships, and growth. You will identify and develop relationships with brands, organizations, and media platforms that want to collaborate with GO Media’s growing audience and content network.
You will play a key role in building creative sponsorship opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and helping shape new revenue-generating collaborations.
This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys relationship building, creative marketing collaborations, and helping brands connect with the right audiences.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and creating marketing collaborations.
Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:
Marketing
Sales
Brand partnerships
Media or publishing
Event sponsorships
Business development
Community building
Influencer or creator partnerships
If you enjoy connecting organizations, building partnerships, and developing creative marketing collaborations, this role could be a great fit.
At GO Media, we specialize in driving growth for leading practices in orthodontics, aesthetics, and wellness. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, creative excellence, and client success.
This role is designed as a pathway into senior business development leadership. High-performing associates will gain experience in:
Sponsorship strategy
Partnership structuring
Negotiation support
Revenue forecasting
Cross-industry relationship development

Requirements

• A strong communicator and relationship builder
• Comfortable initiating conversations and building new professional relationships
• Organized and able to manage multiple partnerships and opportunities
• Curious about industries, brands, and media trends
• Self-motivated and proactive

Nice To Haves

• Experience in marketing, partnerships, business development, media, or events
• Experience working with sponsors, advertisers, or brand collaborations
• Familiarity with outreach, networking, or partnership development
• Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds or adjacent experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential sponsors, partners, and institutional subscription prospects
• Conduct outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn, phone, and networking
• Qualify leads and schedule meetings for senior team members when appropriate
• Maintain organized prospect lists and CRM records
• Identify and cultivate relationships with brands, sponsors, and media partners
• Build a pipeline of potential sponsorship and partnership opportunities
• Initiate conversations with organizations that align with GO Media’s audiences and platforms
• Collaborate with leadership to develop creative sponsorship programs
• Design partnership opportunities across media, content, and events
• Help brands integrate into GO Media’s ecosystem through strategic collaborations
• Maintain strong relationships with partners and sponsors
• Identify opportunities to expand partnerships over time
• Ensure partnerships deliver value for both sponsors and audiences
• Identify new collaboration opportunities with creators, organizations, and media platforms
• Contribute ideas for new sponsorship programs or partnership initiatives
• Help grow GO Media’s broader network of industry relationships
• Work with marketing and leadership to execute sponsorship initiatives
• Coordinate partnership deliverables and campaigns
• Contribute ideas for new growth opportunities and brand collaborations

Benefits

• Health care, dental, and vision
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive commission structure and benefits
• Opportunity to work on category-leading brands in med‑aesthetics, wellness, and healthcare
• A small, high-performing, creative team where your work has high visibility and impact
• Professional development support (courses, conferences, software)
• Friendly, collaborative culture with cross-disciplinary exposure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees