About the job
Join Our Team
George P. Johnson (GPJ) is seeking a dynamic Senior Partner Relations Manager to enhance our client services and drive success in sponsorship programs.
This hybrid role requires in-person presence at one of our esteemed office locations at least two days a week. Choose from Austin, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City, or San Francisco.
Your Contributions
As a Senior Partner Relations Manager, you'll forge robust relationships with clients while developing innovative strategies for sponsorship in the tradeshow and conference sectors. Your responsibility will include overseeing the comprehensive logistical execution of partnership agreements and sponsorship activations, ensuring seamless collaboration between our client and their network of partners.
This position encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, encompassing client relations, sponsor asset fulfillment, and project management. You'll take a leadership role on one of our premier accounts, guiding a small, dedicated team towards achieving revenue targets and enhancing partner engagement.
Acting as the primary advocate for sponsors, you will ensure the fulfillment of all sponsorship benefits, thereby creating exceptional experiences that meet their return on investment (ROI) expectations. With a strong focus on project management, you will ensure all deliverables are meticulously prepared for events.
Key Responsibilities
- Sponsor Operations and Logistics: Oversee cross-functional workflows and key stakeholders to guarantee the fulfillment of all sponsorship benefits, including but not limited to Event Technology, General Service Contractors, Expo Show Floor Management, Content, Registration, Housing, Marketing, Food & Beverage, Live Production, Security, Operations, and Creative Teams.
- Project Management Focus: Serve as a pivotal member of the sponsorship team, nurturing client relationships and employing project management methodologies to plan and execute sponsorship-related tasks. Maintain a detailed project plan for deliverables and ensure timely completion of all sponsor-related projects in line with event timelines.
- Sponsorship Technology: Develop and manage the exhibitor portal tool to streamline sponsor engagement.

