Strategic Partnerships & Business Growth Manager

The Fortunate; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Company-provided laptop

Paid time off

Job summary

The Fortunate is seeking a Partnerships & Business Development Manager to cultivate relationships with venues, hotels, private clubs, photographers, and other referral sources to generate premium opportunities in Madison and nearby markets.

The role emphasizes a long-term, trusted network over cold outreach, with compensation combining base salary and performance-based commissions. Expect growth in measured relationship value and brand presence.

Qualifications

• Open background welcome; networking experience preferred.
• Ability to build a durable referral network is valued over existing contacts.
• Experience in luxury hospitality, hotels, private clubs or premium venues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Venue relationships
• Hotel and private-club relationships
• Nonprofit and gala relationships
• Partner outreach and follow-through
• Referral-source tracking
• Industry and networking events
• Strategic introductions
• Partnership opportunities
• Coordination of press and industry opportunities
• Maintaining relationships after an introduction becomes business

Skills

High-trust relationships

Opportunity identification

Follow up consistently

Pipeline discipline

Sales cycle understanding

Brand representation

Strategic introductions

Relationship timing

Job description

The Fortunate is seeking a Partnerships & Business Development Manager to cultivate relationships with venues, hotels, private clubs, photographers, and other referral sources to generate premium opportunities in Madison and nearby markets.

The role emphasizes a long-term, trusted network over cold outreach, with compensation combining base salary and performance-based commissions. Expect growth in measured relationship value and brand presence.