Manager, Partner Relations

Richemont•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Laureus USA seeks a highly organized and relationship-oriented professional to serve as Manager, Partner Relations. Based in New York City, this role will support and manage corporate partnerships, with responsibility for maintaining strong partner relationships, delivering high-quality engagement, and ensuring successful execution of partnership activities. Reporting to the Sr. Director, External Affairs, the Manager will serve as a primary point of contact for a portfolio of partners, while also supporting senior leadership on larger, more complex relationships. This role is highly external-facing and requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to represent Laureus professionally with a range of stakeholders. The Manager will also play a key role in executing partnership-related programming, including a large-scale internship program and corporate events, ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants and partners. This role is based in-office within the corporate office of a key partner, requiring consistent in-person presence to support relationship management and engagement.

Requirements

Experience managing external relationships, ideally within corporate partnerships, fundraising, or client-facing roles
Strong interpersonal skills and professional presence, with the ability to engage partners confidently
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience coordinating programs, events, or multi-stakeholder initiatives
Ability to take ownership of work while also collaborating effectively with senior leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion across all forms of diversity and difference
At least 5 years of relevant experience in non-profit partnerships, development, events, or related fields

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, serving as the primary relationship lead for day-to-day engagement
Maintain consistent communication with partners, including regular check-ins, updates, and reporting
Ensure high-quality stewardship and delivery against partnership commitments
Support the Sr. Director, External Affairs and Executive Director on management of larger or more complex partnerships
Identify opportunities to deepen partner engagement and strengthen long-term relationships
Lead the execution of a large-scale corporate internship program in partnership with a key partner, including placement of up to 20 interns annually
Coordinate across partners, program staff, and participating organizations to ensure successful implementation
Serve as the primary point of contact for partners and participants throughout the program
Monitor program progress and ensure a high-quality experience for all stakeholders
Lead planning and execution of select corporate and partner events
Support Athlete engagement around events, including coordinating logistics and managing communications
Support broader organizational events in partnership with the External Affairs team
Coordinate logistics, communications, and partner engagement before, during, and after events
Leverage events as opportunities to strengthen relationships and enhance partner experience
Participate in events and partner engagements, including occasional travel and evening or weekend commitments as needed
Work closely with Development, Marketing, and Program teams to ensure alignment across partnership activities
Coordinate with internal teams to deliver on partner commitments and communicate impact effectively
Support broader External Affairs initiatives as needed
Represent Laureus USA in meetings with partners and external stakeholders
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Support organizational priorities and adapt as needed to achieve team goals