Strategic Partnerships Manager, Events & Sponsorships

Ole Red; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Opry Entertainment Group (OEG) in Nashville seeks a Partnership Manager to oversee annual marketing programs and fulfill partnership contracts. You will serve as the primary liaison to partners, coordinating cross‑team efforts across venues to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of commitments.

You’ll manage partner communications, budgets, and program assets, support ticketing and hospitality requests on-site, and drive contract renewal with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing/Communications preferred.
• 4+ years' experience in account management, project management, sales, or marketing.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines through strong organizational and strategic planning.
• Self-motivated team player with attention to detail and discretion.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Work with external and internal business teams to manage the implementation of annual partnership / sponsorship programs.
• Build strong partner relationships and serve as a primary point of contact to ensure effective communication and account support.
• Work with internal business teams to develop and manage annual partnership fulfillment budgets.
• Track partnership metrics and provide periodic updates to internal business teams. Prepare annual partner business reviews, including program initiatives, valuations, and performance.
• Maintain organized records of partner social activations, in-venue marketing assets, preshow slides, email banner ads, etc.
• Facilitate partner requests for tickets, hospitality, and related needs, and provide on-site hosting as appropriate.
• Manage partnership contract execution in collaboration with internal business teams, Legal, and external partners.
• Lead the partnership renewal process. Maintain contract schedules to ensure timely notice of key dates, initiate renewal discussions, and coordinate timelines for new contract execution.
• Serve as a resource for external sales agencies, providing information as requested for sales presentations and prospecting.
• Manage Ryman Corporate Membership program activation (post-sale), including contracts, invoicing, and ticketing needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Strategic planning

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Education

Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Opry Entertainment Group (OEG) in Nashville seeks a Partnership Manager to oversee annual marketing programs and fulfill partnership contracts. You will serve as the primary liaison to partners, coordinating cross‑team efforts across venues to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of commitments.

You’ll manage partner communications, budgets, and program assets, support ticketing and hospitality requests on-site, and drive contract renewal with internal teams.