Director of Sponsorship

Director Of Sponsorship Marketing & Communication

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.

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 sponsorships, developing partnerships, creating compelling presentations, and executing sales calls to drive revenue growth.

Main responsibilities include :

• Contributing to a growing, high-performing team while promoting a strong culture of collaboration, excellence, and accountability.
• Contributing to the development and execution of Gustavus Adolphus' sponsorship strategy.
• Identifying, developing, and securing sponsorship and partnership opportunities for College assets and properties.
• Conducting research to identify potential sponsors and key decision makers.
• Cultivating relationships with prospective sponsors and partners in order to elevate our brand through partnerships.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with sponsors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Developing and delivering persuasive sales presentations to prospective partners.
• Negotiating sponsorship agreements and contracts.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure the successful activation and execution of sponsorship deals.
• Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on sales performance, market trends, metrics, and outcomes.
• Meeting and exceeding revenue goals through proactive outreach and relationship management.
• Championing innovative change and approaches, helping teams and individuals succeed.
• Finding ways to streamline current processes and help implement new ideas and best practices to reach our targeted goals.

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Gustavus Adolphus College offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include :

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities. Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving approximately 2,000 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.