Sales Manager, Corporate Partnerships

The Sales Manager Corporate Partnerships will be responsible for driving new business and revenue growth by cultivating meaningful relationships with companies that want to connect their brand to Austins creative community. This role will focus on securing corporate sponsorships partnerships and brand activations that advance the Long Centers mission while delivering measurable value to our partners. This is your chance to connect Austins business community to the heartbeat of its creative scene.

This isnt a sit-back-and-wait kind of role. Were looking for someone whos fearless about picking up the phone walking into the room and making things happen. A proactive results-driven sales professional who thrives on finding and closing new opportunities. Youll research pitch and close deals that create win-win opportunities fueling both our mission and our citys vibrant arts community. If youre a natural connector with a passion for Austin and the arts and you know how to turn conversations into commitments we want to meet you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and executes proactive go-to-market strategies to identify pursue and close new corporate partnerships and sponsorships.
• Builds and maintains a high-volume sales pipeline through cold outreach networking events and strategic prospecting.
• Conducts thorough research to identify target companies decision-makers and emerging opportunities within Austins business community.
• Writes and delivers compelling proposals and presentations that demonstrate ROI and inspire businesses to invest in the Long Center.
• Negotiates and closes partnership agreements that meet or exceed revenue goals.
• Collaborates with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding activation and renewal of partnerships.
• Maintains accurate sales forecasting and reporting using CRM tools to ensure a clear real-time view of the pipeline.
• Represents the Long Center at community events industry functions and networking opportunities to build visibility and new relationships.
• Continuously assess market trends and competitor activity to refine our approach and stays one step ahead.
• Supports our sales team with other related projects and tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

Work Environment and Benefits

This flexible role is expected to regularly report to work onsite at the Long Center with a variable schedule that may include evenings and weekends. In addition to salary The Long Center offers robust benefits to all full-time employees including :

The Long Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive for a team that reflectsAustins diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability sex or age.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Business Intelligence,Bidding,Accounts Assistant Credit Control,Account Development,Content Development,Lab Testing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1