Director of Sponsorship

Gustavus Adolphus College seeks a talented and seasoned Sponsorship Director to join our team full time. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability and eagerness to dive into our partnership opportunities, helping us elevate our Gustavus brand and story through intentional partnerships across our region. This position is key to furthering the College's marketing and communication objectives, including student enrollment, engaging Alumni and donors, and amplifying the energy across campus.

How to apply:

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Employment Status:
Full-time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), and Benefits-Eligible

Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000

The Sponsorship Director is a key role within the marketing and communication department. Working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer, this position will offer a fast-paced environment for a dynamic and results-driven team member. A motivated individual will flourish in this role. You will be responsible for selling sponsor ships, developing partnerships, creating compelling presentations, and executing sales calls to drive revenue growth.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Contribute to a growing, high-performing team while promoting a strong culture of collaboration, excellence, and accountability.

* Contribute to the development and execution of Gustavus Adolphus' sponsorship strategy.

* Identify, develop, and secure sponsorship and partnership opportunities for College assets and properties.

* Conduct research to identify potential sponsors and key decision makers.

* Cultivate relationships with prospective sponsors and partners in order to elevate our brand through partnerships. Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, partners, and stakeholders.

* Develop and deliver persuasive sales presentations to prospective partners.

* Negotiate sponsorship agreements and contracts.

* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful activation and execution of sponsorship deals.

* Monitor, track and report on sales performance, market trends, metrics, and outcomes.

* Meet and exceed revenue goals through proactive outreach and relationship management.

* Champion innovative change and approaches, helping teams and individuals succeed.

* Find ways to streamline current processes and help implement new ideas and best practices to reach our targeted goals.

* Other duties as assigned.