Sponsorship & Partnerships Lead

RiseMe; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Red Deer is seeking a Sponsorship and Partnerships Specialist to develop and coordinate the City’s Sponsorship Program. You will identify sponsors, build strategic partnerships, and manage fulfillment to support City priorities and sponsor objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in sponsorship or related fields, with strong negotiation and relationship management skills. Two-year term, full-time, with a hourly wage listed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in sponsorship development or related fields.
• Experience developing sponsorship inventories, proposals and complex partnerships.
• Municipal experience is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of sponsorship program development and valuation methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, secure, and grow corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
• Develop proposals, presentations, and customized sponsorship opportunities.
• Negotiate sponsorship agreements and manage partnership development.
• Coordinate delivery of sponsorship benefits and fulfillments with internal teams.
• Track revenue, budgets, and performance metrics and prepare reports.

Skills

Sponsorship development

Account management

Partnership development

Negotiation

Relationship management

Marketing partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Commerce, Public Administration, Recreation Management, or related discipline

Job description

The City of Red Deer is seeking a Sponsorship and Partnerships Specialist to develop and coordinate the City’s Sponsorship Program. You will identify sponsors, build strategic partnerships, and manage fulfillment to support City priorities and sponsor objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in sponsorship or related fields, with strong negotiation and relationship management skills. Two-year term, full-time, with a hourly wage listed.