Manager, Events Sponsorships

Manager, Events Sponsor ships Job Description

The Manager, Events Sponsor ships will report to the Senior Director, Events Sponsor ships and work closely with the Associate Director as part of the broader Events Sponsor ships team. This role will support sponsor management across the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and Charleston, as well as the Sales & Marketing teams on overall sponsorship execution. The Manager will help bring sponsor programs to life from proposal through onsite execution, working cross-functionally with event marketing and operations.

In-office Expectations:
This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

• 20%:
  Support the day-to-day management of assigned sponsors and advertising partners, ensuring strong communication, relationships, and client service.
• 20%:
  Implement and manage sponsor activations, including pre-event planning, logistical coordination, and onsite execution.
• 15%:
  Support the Events Sponsor ships team with presale strategy, sponsorship acquisition, and partner ideation.
• 15%:
  Manage multiple sponsor programs and projects, maintaining timelines, deliverables, and communication across internal and external stakeholders.
• 10%:
  Anticipate client needs, proactively identify solutions, and help manage challenges in a fast-paced event environment.
• 10%:
  Work closely with Sales & Marketing to respond to RFPs and develop compelling event marketing programs.
• 10%:
  Collaborate with event marketing and operations to ensure sponsors are thoughtfully integrated across events and touchpoints.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in marketing, communications, or a related field; relevant work experience and qualifications will be equally considered.

• 3-5 years of experience in high-volume, fast-paced event marketing, sponsorship management, experiential marketing, event production, or special events, preferably within a media brand, agency, or publishing house.

• Strong understanding of experiential marketing and event production
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client service and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong project management and multitasking skills
• Collaborative team player who can work independently
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed
• Ability to lift and move event materials and equipment as needed

% Travel Required (Approximate): 15%

Salary:
New York: $67,000.00 - $75,000.00

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees.

Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• adoption or surrogate assistance
• donation matching
• tuition reimbursement
• basic life insurance
• basic accidental death & dismemberment
• supplemental life insurance
• supplemental accident insurance
• commuter benefits
• short term and long term disability
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• family care benefits
• a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
• 10-12 paid holidays annually
• generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)

All of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location.

We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, the Company will provide reasonable…