Sponsorships & Partnerships Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Zealand.

📋 Description

• Cultivate relationships that enhance the Profitable Tradie's brand, deliver value to members, and generate business opportunities.

• Develop the event sponsorship framework.

• Identify prospective sponsors and craft enticing sponsorship packages.

• Present sponsorship opportunities and negotiate contracts.

• Oversee sponsor relationships from initial discussions to contract renewal.

• Establish the Profitable Tradie Partner Network encompassing finance, insurance, HR, recruitment, software, marketing, and associated services.

• Negotiate member benefits and create referral or revenue-sharing agreements.

• Broaden outreach through podcasts, webinars, content collaborations, industry events, and strategic alliances.

• Secure podcast guests and speaking engagements.

• Develop webinars featuring industry experts and partner with organizations that engage trade business owners.

• Generate revenue through sponsorships, partnerships, and referrals.

• Enhance lead generation, audience reach, and influence within the trades ecosystem.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in sponsorships, partnerships, business development, B2B sales, events, or strategic account management.

• Ability to establish relationships from scratch and confidently approach decision-makers.

• Strong skills in sales and negotiation.

• Capability to clearly communicate and sell a compelling value proposition.

• Well-organized and comfortable managing a substantial pipeline.

• Persistent and adaptable to longer sales cycles.

• Creative in identifying shared business value.

• Confidence in representing the Profitable Tradie brand in external settings.

• Ability to take initiative and independently create opportunities.

• Commercial acumen and a natural talent for building relationships.

🏝️ Benefits

• Direct impact on revenue, profitability, brand visibility, and member value.

• Freedom to seek out opportunities, create deals, and develop scalable systems.

• Close collaboration with Events, Marketing, Leadership, and Coaching teams.

• Opportunity to establish the partnerships engine.

• Chance to forge relationships with key organizations within the trades ecosystem.