Junior Partnerships Manager
About The Position
We are hiring a Junior Partnerships Manager for a growing marketplace that connects brands with sponsorship opportunities across sports and live events. The role focuses on helping sports teams, event organisers, festivals and venues join the platform and promote their sponsorship opportunities by identifying potential partners, introducing the marketplace and helping them create clear, attractive listings. The Junior Partnerships Manager works closely with the founders and senior partnerships lead, with opportunities to take ownership of relationships early in their career. The position is based in SoHo, New York City, and requires working in-office five days per week.
Requirements
- Around 1–2 years of relevant experience in partnerships, sales, sports, live events, entertainment or a related area; internships, college sports and entrepreneurial experience also count.
- A genuine interest in sports, live events and the sponsorship industry.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to explain a marketplace simply.
- Strong attention to detail, organisation and follow-through.
- Initiative and the ability to take ownership without waiting for detailed instructions.
- Willingness to work in a demanding, ambitious startup environment.
- Availability to work in-office five days per week in SoHo, New York City.
Nice To Haves
- An existing network of sports properties, venues or event organisers.
- Experience selling or supporting sponsorship and partnership deals.
- Experience as a student-athlete, founder or business operator.
Responsibilities
- Find and contact sports teams, event organisers, festivals, venues and other potential partners.
- Run introductory calls and platform demonstrations.
- Help partners create listings covering sponsorship opportunities, pricing, packages and audience information.
- Manage relationships from the first conversation through onboarding and ongoing support.
- Support the senior partnerships lead with larger partnership opportunities.
- Share market feedback and pricing insights with the founders and product team.
- Attend relevant industry events and networking meetings.
- Track pipeline, onboarding progress and listing quality.
Benefits
- Annual salary of USD 75,000–100,000.
- Uncapped commission.
- Early equity participation.
- Lunch provided.
- Travel and entertainment budget.
- Personalised perks based on individual priorities.
- Close collaboration with the founders and opportunities to learn and take responsibility.
- Visa sponsorship available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
