Corporate Partnerships Manager

Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership Management:

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  Support corporate relations leadership in the design, execution, and refinement of APS's corporate sponsorship strategy, aligning sponsorship initiatives with organizational goals.

  
  
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  Manage cross-functional planning for sponsor and exhibitor engagement at APS meetings, overseeing logistics planning, resource allocation, and performance measurement.

  
  
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  Support development and implementation of strategies to enhance sponsor and exhibitor engagement across APS programs and events.

  
  
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  Manage logistics for sponsorship-related meetings, including preparation of agendas, presentations, and briefing materials.

  
  
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  Provide on-site and virtual support for APS meetings and partner events to ensure successful sponsor and exhibitor activations.

  
  

Sponsor & Exhibitor Relationship Management:

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  Act as a primary point of contact for exhibitors and sponsors, ensuring a high-quality, customer-centric experience.

  
  
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  Drive sponsor retention and satisfaction through proactive engagement and strategic communication.

  
  
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  Assist in developing long-range retention strategies by gathering market insights and sponsor feedback.

  
  
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  Support proactive outreach and pipeline development efforts to expand APS's corporate, academic, and nonprofit partnership base.

  
  
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  Coordinate with marketing on promotional campaigns and exhibitor communications.

  
  

Operational Intelligence:

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  Maintain and optimize APS's exhibitor management platforms, ensuring seamless navigation, data integrity, and a positive partner experience.

  
  
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  Oversee tracking tools to improve reporting, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.

  
  
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  Lead cross-departmental initiatives with IT and Finance to optimize payment processing, address system integration issues, and enhance sponsor-facing technology.

  
  
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  Support budget tracking and financial administration for sponsorship and exhibitor programs, ensuring financial transparency and stewardship.

  
  
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  Govern compliance protocols and quality control standards to uphold APS's reputation and deliver on partnership commitments.

  
  

Technology & Stakeholder Engagement:

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  Manage exhibits and sponsorship operations across APS's suite of digital tools, including Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, Asana, and exhibitor platforms such as Personify a2z and ExpoGenie.

  
  
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  Produce and distribute digital assets, email campaigns, and web content to drive sponsor engagement and program visibility.

  
  
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  Act as a liaison to internal stakeholders across marketing, events, finance, and leadership teams to align partnership initiatives with organizational strategy.

  
  
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  Stay informed on trends in sponsorship, scientific event marketing, and corporate engagement to ensure APS delivers innovative, science-aligned partnership models.

  
  

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  Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Directly applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

  
  

• Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting meetings planning, sponsorship sales, business development, or client relations in for-profit, nonprofit, association, or corporate event sectors.
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  Strong skills in coordinating sales logistics, developing operational materials, and supporting processes that enable business development success.

  
  
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  Highly self-motivated with the ability to thrive independently and in team environments.

  
  
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  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail and professionalism.

  
  
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  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a focus on delivering high-impact results.

  
  
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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Zoom.

  
  
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  Experience with CRM and project management tools (e.g., Salesforce, Asana) strongly preferred.

  
  
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  Familiarity with website content management and exhibitor software (e.g., Personify a2z, ExpoGenie) with workflow optimization skills.

  
  
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  Flexibility to work non-traditional hours and weekends as needed to support key events.

  
  
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  Customer-centric, solutions-oriented mindset with strong relationship management capabilities.

  
  

Travel:

The position requires up to 20% of travel for in-person meetings with staff as well as periodic travel to attend meetings and events as part of its core responsibilities, as well as additional travel as assigned.

Salary:

The salary range for this position takes into account various factors influencing compensation decisions, such as skill sets, experience, training, and other business and organizational requirements. The salary listed within the specified ranges considers relevant experience. Our compensation philosophy at APS aims to maintain salaries at the midpoint of the market. As a result, we typically hire within the target starting range. Exceptional, rare cases may merit reviews above target starting range for specialized or niche skills aligned with strategic operational goals.

Hiring Range:$68,000/year - $92,650/year (USD)

Target Starting Range:$68,000/year - $75,650/year (USD)

Work Environment:

As noted above, APS offers a "Remote First" workplace. Although our offices are located on Long Island, NY, College Park, MD and Washington DC, you can work from other places in the United States. We are flexible about work hours, but expect responsiveness during the core of the workday, Eastern Time.

Our Core Values:

• Scientific Method
• Trust, Integrity, and Ethical Conduct
• Equity, Diversity, and Respect
• Collaboration
• Education and Learning
• Speaking Out

Amazing 2025 Benefit Offerings:

• Flexible schedules and ability to work remotely
• 8% employer-paid retirement contribution
• Investment advisement services: 100% employer paid
• Medical benefits: PPO or HDHP option
• Employer contribution to FSA or HSA account, eligibility based on medical plan enrollment
• Lifestyle Spending benefit up to $2000.00 (USD) - 100% employer paid
• Dental benefits: individual coverage 100% employer paid
• Vision benefits: individual and dependent coverage 100% employer paid
• Basic Life & Accident insurance: employee coverage 100% employer paid
• Supplemental Life & Accident insurance, including spouse & dependent child(ren) coverage
• Disability insurance: employee coverage 100% employer paid
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness insurance
• Healthcare, Commuter & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Vacation: 15 days annually
• Generous holiday leave: 17 paid days of significance; includes one week closure at the end of December
• Personal leave: 4 days annually
• Volunteer leave: 1 day annually
• Sick leave: 10 days annually
• Bereavement & Compassion leave: 2 -15 days based on loss
• 12 weeks employer-paid family leave
• College tuition reimbursement plan
• Job related seminar & continuing education
• Professional Certification/Recertification 100% employer paid
• Training and professional development; access to LinkedIn Learning on-demand courses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mindfulness Meditation: live and on-demand classes
• APS does not offer relocation assistance/costs

The American Physical Society is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of American Physical Society not to discriminate or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of race, religious creed, immigration status, alienage or citizenship, religion, color, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, protected military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, ancestry, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices, including recruitment, advertising, job application procedures, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, job assignments, benefits and/or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. This policy applies to all jobs at APS. The American Physical Society is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact APS Human Resources at hr@aps.org. The "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal'' poster, prepared by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), provides an overview of several laws that protect you from discrimination on the job, and several rights are afforded to you by these laws. The "Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision," prepared by the U.S. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), provides an overview of several protections implemented to protect individuals working under federal contracts from discrimination when inquiring about or discussing compensation; these protections apply to all employees and applicants. The APS has a "remote first" concept that promotes equal treatment and equal access, independent of physical work location, with a majority of staff working primarily from remote work locations.

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