Sponsorship Operations Manager

Sponsorship Operations Manager - Shoptalk

Division: Event OperationsReports to: Director of Operations – Sponsorships

Location: Miami, FL.

About the role

Shoptalk is looking for a Sponsorship Operations Manager who primarily focuses on sponsorship delivery at Shoptalk Spring & Groceryshop. The role is specifically responsible for successfully managing the sponsorship delivery, emphasizing collaboration and communication, developing new sponsorship opportunities, and their strategic implementation.

As a key member of our team, the Sponsorship Operations Manager will have a core management role during the onsite event delivery. They will work closely with the Director of Sponsor Operations on event delivery and strategy. The role will require travel to our events, Shoptalk Spring and Groceryshop.

• Key responsibilities
• Sponsorship Delivery
• Work closely with the sales, retailer & brand, and attendee experience teams to manage the delivery of sponsor partnerships at the show.
• Develop and maintain processes and ways of ensuring efficient and effective delivery of all Shoptalk & Groceryshop sponsorships. This will include building a solid working relationship with vendors, venues, and the execution of sponsor activations onsite.
• Support the Meetup Program execution, including onboarding and customer service communications.
• Manage the delivery of sponsored features and activations from the RFP tender process to the onsite build.
• Lead the planning and operational delivery of awards programs, content features, and special event elements (e.g., receptions, lounges, ceremonies).
• Develop timelines, production schedules, and briefing documents for project elements as required.
• Function as a key contributor to managing and updating the sponsorship operations budget as it pertains to your areas of responsibility.
• Produce clear and accurate operational documentation relating to sponsorship and project delivery.
• Work closely with the Director of Sponsorship Operations, Event Director & VP of Operations to update and manage the show floor throughout the show cycle.
• Coordinate tasks and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors as associated sponsorships and special features (signage, branding, furniture, AV, etc.)
• Function as lead for offsite sponsored events from RFP tender to onsite execution.
• Function as lead in procuring, outlining, managing and executing custom lounges and activations at the event.