Marketing Partnerships Manager (Conferences & Events)

About Climate Action:

Climate Action is a mission led company that has been working at the intersection of climate change policy, innovation, and sustainable finance for 18 years. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a global green economy to speed the achievement of the UN Global Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Climate Action’s digital and physical events create tangible partnerships between business, government, policy makers and investors to accelerate the global transition to net zero. www.climateaction.org

• Climate Action Innovation Zone at COP28 : The goal watch here

• Climate Action Innovation Zone at COP28: Outcomes & highlights watch here

We are looking for a dynamic new team member to oversee management of our key media and institutional partnerships. A key part of this role will involve developing strategies to maximise on existing partnerships as well as create new media and amplifications partners with leading organisations.

The successful candidate will enjoy engaging with people over the telephone and ideally have some practical experience of phone acquisition and retention.

Excellent communications skills are required. An interest in sustainable investment and environmental governance would also be a major advantage.

You will work closely with conference producers, marketing and sales departments ensuring that the events are a success and the target audience is delivered.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience from working on a number of high-profile events attended by senior representatives of regional governments, UN agencies, international and regional NGOs, investors and donors, research institutes and solution providers.

About the role:

• Developing partnership strategy to amplify and elevate the Climate Action brand and our flagship events as well drive attendance.
• Managing media and institutional partners for each event including securing agreements, onboarding and monitoring
• Identifying and securing new relevant media and institutional partners for our portfolio of events
• Developing media and information packs about Climate Action and our flagship events
• Overseeing partnerships team to execute the on agreed strategies to drive attendance and amplification

Requirements

• At least 5 years experience in Partnership Acquisition and Management within the media, events or communications industry
• Partnership Management: Proven experience in establishing and managing partnerships that support marketing deliverables, especially in the context of sustainability or climate events.
• Sales Experience: Proven success in sales with a strong track record of structuring and negotiating strategic partnerships.
• Marketing Strategy: Expertise in developing and executing partnership marketing strategies that align with sustainability goals and resonate with target audiences.
• Negotiation and Collaboration: Exceptional negotiation skills with a track record of building and maintaining successful partnerships.
• Campaign Management: Experience in managing marketing partnership campaigns, including digital, social media, and traditional channels, with a focus on sustainability messaging.
  Competencies:
• Project management and analytical skills
• Proficient CRM skills
• Passion for sustainability

Benefits

What we offer:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 10 additional flexible remote working dates after probation
• Hybrid working arrangement between our WeWork offices in Victoria and remote with three days working in our office weekly
• Generous and achievable bonus scheme
• Ethical pension plan with the Peoples Pension
• WeWork wellbeing benefits such as yoga sessions and meditation
• Barista, community bar, table tennis, showers, and ability to bring your pet to work
• Benenden Health Scheme
• Opportunity to work with globally recognised sustainability and climate leaders
• Join a rapidly growing, mission-led company, making a positive impact on our planet