Senior Manager, Partner Activation

Crain Communications

. Serve as the operational lead for partner fulfillment and support live event execution .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event operations, partner fulfillment, and sponsorship management, with a strong focus on creative activation and exceptional relationship-building. Proven ability to coordinate complex logistics and enhance attendee experiences while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Event Operations ManagementSponsorship FulfillmentExperiential MarketingCreative Activation DevelopmentRelationship-Building

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Hard Skills

Sponsorship ManagementEvent CoordinationLogistics PlanningBudget ManagementOnsite Execution

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingMultitaskingCreative ThinkingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Partner FulfillmentEvent ExecutionClient SatisfactionConference ProductionVIP Experiences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the operational lead for partner fulfillment and support live event execution
Liaise between Events, Sales and Sales Marketing to execute partner commitments
Coordinate partner programs from sale through onsite execution
Integrate partner deliverables into event plans, timelines and run-of-show documents
Translate sponsorship obligations into activation plans covering timelines, branding, production and onsite execution
Manage partner communications and planning before each event
Coordinate partner activations, exhibits, branded environments, speaking opportunities and experiential elements
Ensure contracted sponsorship benefits are delivered accurately and creatively
Lead custom partner programs, VIP experiences and bespoke event engagements
Support registration, attendee flow, speaker management, VIP experiences and onsite logistics
Serve on the onsite event management team
Support sponsorship renewals, client relationships and account growth opportunities
Develop creative activation concepts with Events leadership, Sales and clients
Manage sponsorship-related expenses and activation budgets
Identify opportunities to improve partner engagement, attendee experiences and premium activations
Serve as the primary onsite resource for partner needs
Support partner debriefs, fulfillment reporting and continuous-improvement recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Background in event, partnership or sponsorship work
Experience in sponsorship fulfillment, experiential marketing, conference production or event operations
Exceptional relationship-building ability
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to develop creative activation ideas, coordinate complex logistics and deliver outstanding onsite experiences
Experience collaborating across Events, Sales and Marketing to support client satisfaction, renewals and revenue growth is strongly preferred
In-office presence three days a week required
Ability to travel to events, client meetings and geographically separated offices as needed
Ability to work non-standard hours, including early-morning, evening or weekend shifts, when required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan savings contributions
Bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities