Motion Recruitment
Our enterprise client is seeking a Brand Partnership & Sponsorship Specialist to support partnership sales, sponsor management, and activation for a portfolio of high‑visibility events. This role will work closely with marketing, events, and commercial teams to build sponsorship packages, manage client relationships, and execute deliverables from pitch through post‑event reporting. Ideal candidates have prior experience in sponsorships, partnerships, event marketing, or client‑facing brand programs.
Location Hybrid – Norwalk, CT
(occasional onsite with potential of up to 25% travel)
Duration 3-Month W2 Contract‑to‑Hire
Responsibilities
Support the full sponsorship lifecycle: prospecting, creating proposals, pitching, contract support, and fulfillment.
Develop customized partnership decks and packages aligned with client goals (branding, lead gen, digital exposure, onsite activations).
Manage day‑to‑day communication with sponsors to ensure deliverables, timelines, and expectations are met.
Coordinate with internal teams (marketing, events, operations, creative) to execute sponsorship elements across digital and onsite channels.
Track sponsorship assets, deliverables, timelines, and budget status for internal reporting.
Assist with event planning and onsite activation as needed, ensuring sponsors have a seamless experience.
Analyze sponsorship performance and prepare recap reports with metrics and insights.
Conduct industry research to identify new categories, target accounts, and partnership trends.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years in sponsorships, brand partnerships, event marketing, media sales support, or related client‑facing experience.
Strong understanding of sponsorship packaging (digital, onsite, branded content, experiential).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with marketing leads, brand managers, and external partners.
Experience developing pitch materials and partnership proposals.
Strong project management skills and comfort coordinating across multiple teams.
Proficient with PowerPoint/Google Slides, CRM tools, and basic reporting.
Nice to Have
Experience in enterprise media, events, trade shows, or experiential marketing.
Background supporting revenue‑generating partnerships or sales teams.
Onsite event experience is a plus.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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Location Hybrid – Norwalk, CT
(occasional onsite with potential of up to 25% travel)
Duration 3-Month W2 Contract‑to‑Hire
Responsibilities
Support the full sponsorship lifecycle: prospecting, creating proposals, pitching, contract support, and fulfillment.
Develop customized partnership decks and packages aligned with client goals (branding, lead gen, digital exposure, onsite activations).
Manage day‑to‑day communication with sponsors to ensure deliverables, timelines, and expectations are met.
Coordinate with internal teams (marketing, events, operations, creative) to execute sponsorship elements across digital and onsite channels.
Track sponsorship assets, deliverables, timelines, and budget status for internal reporting.
Assist with event planning and onsite activation as needed, ensuring sponsors have a seamless experience.
Analyze sponsorship performance and prepare recap reports with metrics and insights.
Conduct industry research to identify new categories, target accounts, and partnership trends.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years in sponsorships, brand partnerships, event marketing, media sales support, or related client‑facing experience.
Strong understanding of sponsorship packaging (digital, onsite, branded content, experiential).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with marketing leads, brand managers, and external partners.
Experience developing pitch materials and partnership proposals.
Strong project management skills and comfort coordinating across multiple teams.
Proficient with PowerPoint/Google Slides, CRM tools, and basic reporting.
Nice to Have
Experience in enterprise media, events, trade shows, or experiential marketing.
Background supporting revenue‑generating partnerships or sales teams.
Onsite event experience is a plus.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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