Strategic Sponsorship & Events Lead

Rhinotoolhouse; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhino Tool House in Livonia, MI is seeking a Sponsorship & Events Lead to own the company’s sponsorships and major events, including the PMM alliance, trade shows, and national sales meetings. This hands-on leadership role drives customer engagement, hospitality, brand activation, and sales alignment across programs and outcomes.

The role requires 2+ years in sponsorship or events, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, willingness to travel, and strong relationship-building with executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, sports management, or related field.
• 2+ years in sponsorship, events, hospitality, or marketing.
• Experience with sponsorship programs, trade shows, or large-scale client hospitality.
• Experience with social and digital strategy and paid advertising.
• Strong relationship-building skills and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the sponsorship program and set goals for each sponsorship season.
• Plan and run hospitality for customers, prospects, and partners.
• Coordinate trade shows, national sales meetings, and partner events.
• Own sponsorship and events budget and report results to leadership.
• Travel extensively for events and on-site execution.

Skills

Relationship building

Executive presence

Willingness to travel

Initiative and decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, sports management, or related field

Job description

Rhino Tool House in Livonia, MI is seeking a Sponsorship & Events Lead to own the company’s sponsorships and major events, including the PMM alliance, trade shows, and national sales meetings. This hands-on leadership role drives customer engagement, hospitality, brand activation, and sales alignment across programs and outcomes.

The role requires 2+ years in sponsorship or events, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, willingness to travel, and strong relationship-building with executives.