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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Senior Business Development Partnership Manager

san diego, CA

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Job description

Senior Business Development Partnership Manager

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The Senior Business Development Partnership Manager develops, solicits, and closes corporate partnership deals, while establishing and nurturing partner relationships that generate revenue for SDZWA. This position oversees a Senior Business Development Representative.

What you will do

Pursue new partner relationships, including building proposals, pitching/storytelling, negotiating and executing agreements.

Oversee Senior Representative, coordinating inbound activation and sponsorship requests, and managing existing partners, including contract fulfillment.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders on partner opportunities.

Negotiate and execute renewals as warranted.

Represent SDZWA at industry or external events.

What we are looking for

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is looking for a driven and strategic-minded Senior Business Development Partnership Manager to grow our partnership initiatives with national and global brands aligned with our mission.

Job Experience

3+ years of experience in national and/or global sponsorship sales, promotions or partnerships required.

Experience in a zoo or theme park preferred.

Experience in a not-for-profit organization preferred.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field required.

Skills and Knowledge

Marketing techniques

Sponsorship marketing trends

Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Negotiation

Plan and develop partnership programs

Develop and maintain partnership relationships

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Proficiency in Keynote

Work well with others in a diverse environment

Some of the perks you will enjoy as a team member

Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Family Passes

Complimentary Tickets

Local and In-House Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Important details

Salary Rate: $113,409.60

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Business Development and Marketing

Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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Worksite address

san diego, CA, 92189, US

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