In this role you lead partner fulfillment and live activations for Crain events, acting as the main liaison among Events, Sales and Sales Marketing to ensure sponsor commitments are executed with excellence. You’ll translate sponsorships into activation plans, manage on-site partner needs, and help deliver high-touch experiences that strengthen client relationships and enable revenue growth. This position sits at the intersection of events operations and sponsor engagement, offering meaningful impact across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Pay / Benefits
salary range $100,000 to $115,000
retirement plan contributions
bonus opportunities based on performance
competitive benefits
Responsibilities
Coordinate partner programs from sale to onsite execution with Events, Sales and Sales Marketing
Incorporate partner deliverables into event plans, timelines and run-of-show
Translate sponsorship obligations into activation plans detailing timelines, branding and production needs
Manage partner communications and planning prior to events
Coordinate activations, exhibits, branding, speaking opportunities and experiential elements
Lead planning and execution of custom partner programs and VIP experiences
Support event registration, attendee flow, speaker management and onsite logistics as needed
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to support sponsorship renewals and account growth
Manage sponsorship-related expenses and activation budgets
Serve as onsite primary resource for partner needs throughout each event
Contribute to post-event debriefs, fulfillment reporting and continuous improvement
Be a core member of the event operations team and support the overall event experience
Key requirements
Experience in event partnerships, sponsorship fulfillment, experiential marketing, conference production or event operations
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience collaborating across Events, Sales and Marketing to support client satisfaction, renewals and revenue growth
Exemption under FLSA with no overtime
Location flexibility and willingness to work in-office 3 days/week under Crain policies
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