Junior Partnerships Manager
Love sports and live events? Join as a Junior Partnerships Manager in NYC, build industry relationships and help bring exciting sponsorship opportunities to market.
Location: SoHo, New York City, USA
Employment type: Full-time
Work arrangement: In-office, five days per week
Salary: USD 75,000–100,000 per year
Experience: 1–2 years or relevant experience through internships, college sports or running your own business
Visa sponsorship: Available
About the Role
We are hiring a Junior Partnerships Manager for one of our clients, a growing marketplace connecting brands with sponsorship opportunities across sports and live events.
You will help sports teams, event organisers, festivals and venues join the platform and promote their sponsorship opportunities. This includes finding potential partners, introducing the marketplace and helping them create clear, attractive listings.
You will work closely with the founders and the senior partnerships lead, with the opportunity to take ownership of relationships early in your career.
What You Will Do
Find and contact sports teams, event organisers, festivals, venues and other potential partners.
Run introductory calls and platform demonstrations.
Help partners create listings covering sponsorship opportunities, pricing, packages and audience information.
Manage relationships from the first conversation through onboarding and ongoing support.
Support the senior partnerships lead with larger partnership opportunities.
Share market feedback and pricing insights with the founders and product team.
Attend relevant industry events and networking meetings.
Track your pipeline, onboarding progress and listing quality.
Who You Are
Must Have
Around 1–2 years of relevant experience in partnerships, sales, sports, live events, entertainment or a related area. Internships, college sports and entrepreneurial experience also count.
A genuine interest in sports, live events and the sponsorship industry.
Clear communication skills and the ability to explain a marketplace simply.
Strong attention to detail, organisation and follow-through.
Initiative and the ability to take ownership without waiting for detailed instructions.
Willingness to work in a demanding, ambitious startup environment.
Availability to work in-office five days per week in SoHo, New York City.
Nice to Have
An existing network of sports properties, venues or event organisers.
Experience selling or supporting sponsorship and partnership deals.
Experience as a student-athlete, founder or business operator.
Benefits & Perks
Annual salary of USD 75,000–100,000.
Uncapped commission.
Early equity participation.
Lunch provided.
Travel and entertainment budget.
Personalised perks based on individual priorities.
Close collaboration with the founders and opportunities to learn and take responsibility.
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Sales & Marketing and Business Development
- Location
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- SoHo, New York City, USA
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Associate
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At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
