US Longevity Show Lead — Sponsorship & Strategy

Founders Forum; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Founders Forum is expanding The Longevity Show to the US, with a launch event at the Javits Center in New York. You will lead US sponsorships, partnerships and content planning, working closely with the UK team to shape a best-in-class programme and commercial strategy for the US market.

You will own the sponsor pipeline, tailor packages, manage logistics and lead onsite delivery, while building strong local relationships with brands and media.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a commercial or event leader, ideally within the US market.
• Proven track record of closing sponsorship, partnership or exhibitor deals and hitting targets.
• Comfortable as the sole on-the-ground US team member reporting to UK leadership.
• Hands-on and operationally minded; capable of creating decks and coordinating logistics onsite.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders on commercial terms.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow the pipeline of US sponsors, partners, and exhibitors for The Longevity Show.
• Build tailored partnership packages and support outreach, pitching and negotiation through to contracts.
• Report pipeline progress and revenue against targets to inform the commercial plan.
• Identify and secure high-profile US speakers in collaboration with the Content Lead in London.
• Coordinate with the US team to unlock warm introductions and feed market insights into programming.
• Lead onsite delivery in New York, manage vendors, logistics and exhibitor operations.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Partnership development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Event management

Job description

Founders Forum is expanding The Longevity Show to the US, with a launch event at the Javits Center in New York. You will lead US sponsorships, partnerships and content planning, working closely with the UK team to shape a best-in-class programme and commercial strategy for the US market.

You will own the sponsor pipeline, tailor packages, manage logistics and lead onsite delivery, while building strong local relationships with brands and media.