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Partnerships Manager

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Core RequirementsDemonstrated experience in strategic sales, business development, consulting, agency leadership, or a related field. Proven success in closing complex, high-value partnerships or enterprise deals. Strong analytical and solutions-oriented mindset, capable of diagnosing partner needs and designing impactful solutions. Outstanding communication and presentation skills—able to convey ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively at senior levels. Experience working cross-functionally in dynamic or matrixed environments. Proficient in Salesforce, Excel, and modern presentation tools, or the ability to adapt quickly. Preferred AttributesIntellectually curious, revenue-driven, and adept at navigating complexity and ambiguity. Exceptional relationship-builder with credibility among senior stakeholders. Creative thinker with a strong sense of innovation.

About the job

Strategic Partnerships Development

  • Lead proactive engagement with brands, foundations, and agencies to identify partnership opportunities that align with TED’s mission and business objectives.

  • Establish and manage a robust pipeline that consistently meets and surpasses revenue goals.

  • Analyze partner goals, uncover strategic needs, and map decision-making units to create well-aligned partnership opportunities.

Comprehensive Sales Cycle Management

  • Oversee all stages of the sales process—from prospecting to contracting—with diligence and strategic insight.

  • Develop compelling proposals and narratives leveraging TED’s storytelling techniques and editorial strengths.

  • Facilitate complex negotiations involving multiple stakeholders with clarity and confidence, adopting an enterprise-selling approach.

Program Design and Cross-Department Collaboration

  • Work closely with internal teams including curation, media, communication training, creative services, content development, operations, and events to design impactful, feasible, and financially viable programs.

  • Integrate the appropriate mix of TED products—media, custom content, conferences, digital learning, podcasts, and events—into customized, high-value solutions.

  • Provide clear, actionable briefs to ensure strong internal alignment and effective execution.

Account Management and Growth Strategies

  • Foster long-term, trust-based relationships with partners to enhance retention and expand engagements.

  • Identify opportunities for multi-year programs and cross-portfolio growth initiatives.

  • Act as a strategic advisor, articulating how TED can support partners’ evolving priorities.

Forecasting, Reporting, and Market Insights

  • Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline documentation in Salesforce.

  • Provide regular updates on sales performance, partner feedback, industry developments, and competitive trends.

  • Contribute to partnership strategy, product evolution, and thought leadership within the team.

About TED Conferences LLC

TED is dedicated to discovering and disseminating ideas that ignite imagination, embrace possibility, and catalyze impact. Our organization is committed to curiosity, reason, wonder, and the pursuit of knowledge—without an agenda. We welcome individuals from all disciplines and cultures who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connections with others. We invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them within their communities. POSITION OVERVIEWTED operates as a global platform aimed at accelerating the dissemination of ideas that shape a better future. We believe that progress occurs when leaders from various sectors—including business, science, technology, philanthropy, government, and the arts—share their expertise and take action. Through talks, media, convenings, learning experiences, and industry-leading storytelling, TED influences the way millions of people around the globe think, learn, and engage. TED Partnerships extends this impact by collaborating with innovative organizations to help them elevate their own missions and reach.

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