Growth & Engagement Manager — Partnerships & Revenue Lead

Central Indiana Corporate Partnership; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums paid (individual &

Healthcare premiums paid (family)

401(k) retirement plan with employer 5

Job summary

Conexus Indiana seeks a Manager, Growth and Engagement to advance Indiana's Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics (AML) economy. The role centers on deepening partner engagement, driving revenue through new investments and sponsorships, and supporting economic development across the state.

Reporting to a Senior Director, Growth, this high-impact position requires exceptional relationship-building, public speaking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of fundraising, partnerships, business or economic development, or project management.
• Experience in nonprofit development or sponsorship roles is preferred but not required.
• Track record of soliciting and closing revenue, sponsorships, or funding.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills across industry, public, academic, philanthropic, and non-profit sectors.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Independent, motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working with or without broad direction.
• Desire to advance Indiana's AML and logistics sectors.

Responsibilities

• Partner Engagement: maintain outreach to Council partners, prepare for convenings, track commitments, and develop advocates for recruitment.
• Revenue Generation and Growth: solicit and close new partner investments and sponsorships; manage revenue goals; maintain pipeline in Salesforce.
• Economic Development: support in-state expansions and recruitment of out-of-state companies; collaborate with public sector and industry groups.
• Program Operations and Delivery Support: keep data accurate in Salesforce; maintain timelines and documentation; produce regular reports.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Fundraising

Partnership development

Salesforce

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conexus Indiana seeks a Manager, Growth and Engagement to advance Indiana's Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics (AML) economy. The role centers on deepening partner engagement, driving revenue through new investments and sponsorships, and supporting economic development across the state.

Reporting to a Senior Director, Growth, this high-impact position requires exceptional relationship-building, public speaking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.