Partnerships Strategy & Marketing Manager

MATTER•Chicago, IL

20h•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

MATTER is seeking a creative, resourceful Partnerships Strategy & Marketing Manager to help generate new corporate partnership opportunities. Working closely with the SVP of Partnerships, this role researches prospective partners, develops targeted outreach campaigns, and creates content and materials that help MATTER build relationships with leading healthcare organizations. It is not a traditional sales role: the focus is identifying opportunities, generating interest, and equipping leadership to develop and close partnerships. The position works with senior leadership and MATTER's Marketing team to identify promising market segments, align outreach with the broader marketing strategy and brand, and prepare for important conversations. The role also tracks campaign performance, maintains prospect information, and improves outreach strategies. MATTER describes itself as a healthcare innovation hub connecting entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovators to accelerate change in healthcare. The position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the healthcare innovation ecosystem within a collaborative, entrepreneurial team.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in B2B marketing, consulting, research, agency account management, business development support, or a related field.
Exceptional research, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into compelling narratives.
Strong presentation development skills and an eye for clear, polished visual communication.
Creativity, intellectual curiosity, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and produce high-quality work quickly.
Comfort using generative AI tools to accelerate research and content creation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with email or LinkedIn campaigns.
Experience with CRM systems.
Experience in healthcare or life sciences.
Experience creating business development materials.

Responsibilities

Research prospective corporate partners, understand their strategic priorities, identify key decision-makers, and uncover opportunities for warm introductions.
Build targeted prospect lists and develop coordinated email and LinkedIn campaigns to engage potential partners and generate qualified conversations.
Work closely with MATTER's Marketing team to align outreach with broader marketing strategy and brand.
Create presentations, case studies, proposals, and other materials communicating MATTER's value to prospective partners.
Work with senior leadership to identify promising market segments, develop outreach approaches, and prepare for important conversations.
Track campaign performance, maintain prospect information, and continuously refine outreach strategies.

Benefits

Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
403(b) retirement plan.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit expenses.
Tax-free monthly cell phone stipend.
Unlimited paid time off.
Annual company-wide winter break between Christmas and New Year's.
Access to a broad network of healthcare leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
Dedicated monthly learning time and professional development workshops.
Collaborative team support.
Opportunities to take ownership, develop new skills, and grow a career.
Base salary of $70,000–$80,000, depending on experience, plus eligibility for MATTER's Executive Incentive Plan.