Corporate Partnerships Manager

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager

Location:
Abuja (Hybrid)

Commitment:
Full-time / Contract

Reports To:
Curator, TEDxMaitama

About TEDxMaitama

TEDxMaitama is an independently organized TED event platform devoted to
ideas worth spreading
— spotlighting changemakers, innovators, and thought leaders shaping the future of Africa and the world. Through conferences, salons, and community experiences, we connect people across disciplines and industries to reimagine systems, drive innovation, and amplify local ideas with global impact.

Position Overview

The
Corporate Partnerships Manager
plays a pivotal role in developing and managing strategic partnerships that align with TEDxMaitama's mission and long-term vision. This individual will lead all partnership efforts — from identifying and engaging sponsors to nurturing corporate, institutional, and ecosystem relationships that drive mutual value and sustainable impact.

You will work closely with the Curator and leadership team to design partnership strategies, craft compelling proposals, manage partner relationships, and ensure seamless execution of sponsorship deliverables across TEDxMaitama events and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partnership Development & Strategy

• Identify, research, and approach potential sponsors and brand partners aligned with TEDxMaitama's themes and values.
• Design partnership packages and strategic collaborations tailored to each partner's goals.
• Develop proposals, pitch decks, and partnership communications that clearly articulate value and ROI.
• Drive revenue generation through sponsorships, collaborations, and ecosystem partnerships.

2. Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between TEDxMaitama and all corporate, institutional, and ecosystem partners.
• Manage relationship cycles — from onboarding to post-event reporting and renewal.
• Maintain a CRM system to track partnership engagements and communications.

3. Event & Project Support

• Work with the program, production, and communications teams to ensure partner visibility and value delivery across TEDx events.
• Support pre-event and on-site partnership activations.
• Coordinate joint campaigns and branded experiences that enhance partner impact.

4. Strategic Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Collaborate with embassies, development agencies, and innovation hubs on co-branded events and thought-leadership series.
• Explore cross-sector partnerships around TEDxMaitama's focus areas — leadership, innovation, sustainability, inclusion, and technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in partnerships, sponsorship sales, or business development.
• Proven track record of securing and managing partnerships or sponsorships worth $10,000+.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent presentation and proposal writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver results under pressure.
• Familiarity with event partnerships, CSR, innovation ecosystems, or creative industries is a strong plus.

Personal Attributes

• Purpose-driven and aligned with TED's values of curiosity, openness, and impact.
• Energetic, persuasive communicator with a strong network orientation.
• Strategic thinker who can translate ideas into actionable partnership outcomes.
• Collaborative spirit with entrepreneurial drive.

Why Join TEDxMaitama

• Be part of a globally recognized brand inspiring change and innovation.
• Collaborate with influential leaders, institutions, and changemakers.
• Build your portfolio in partnership strategy, ecosystem engagement, and brand storytelling.
• Shape narratives that amplify ideas worth spreading — from Abuja to the world.