Junior Partnerships Manager

Location: SoHo, New York City, USA
Employment type: Full-time
Work arrangement: In-office, five days per week
Salary: USD 75,000–100,000 per year
Experience: 1–2 years or relevant experience through internships, college sports or running your own business
Visa sponsorship: Available

About the Role

We are hiring a Junior Partnerships Manager for one of our clients, a growing marketplace connecting brands with sponsorship opportunities across sports and live events.

You will help sports teams, event organisers, festivals and venues join the platform and promote their sponsorship opportunities. This includes finding potential partners, introducing the marketplace and helping them create clear, attractive listings.

You will work closely with the founders and the senior partnerships lead, with the opportunity to take ownership of relationships early in your career.

What You Will Do

• Find and contact sports teams, event organisers, festivals, venues and other potential partners.

• Run introductory calls and platform demonstrations.

• Help partners create listings covering sponsorship opportunities, pricing, packages and audience information.

• Manage relationships from the first conversation through onboarding and ongoing support.

• Support the senior partnerships lead with larger partnership opportunities.

• Share market feedback and pricing insights with the founders and product team.

• Attend relevant industry events and networking meetings.

• Track your pipeline, onboarding progress and listing quality.

Who You Are

Must Have

• Around 1–2 years of relevant experience in partnerships, sales, sports, live events, entertainment or a related area. Internships, college sports and entrepreneurial experience also count.

• A genuine interest in sports, live events and the sponsorship industry.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain a marketplace simply.

• Strong attention to detail, organisation and follow-through.

• Initiative and the ability to take ownership without waiting for detailed instructions.

• Willingness to work in a demanding, ambitious startup environment.

• Availability to work in-office five days per week in SoHo, New York City.

Nice to Have

• An existing network of sports properties, venues or event organisers.

• Experience selling or supporting sponsorship and partnership deals.

• Experience as a student-athlete, founder or business operator.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual salary of USD 75,000–100,000.

• Uncapped commission.

• Early equity participation.

• Lunch provided.

• Travel and entertainment budget.

• Personalised perks based on individual priorities.

• Close collaboration with the founders and opportunities to learn and take responsibility.

About Sperton

This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.