Director, Sponsor Alliances

Public Radio International

Director, Sponsor Alliances

Founded in 1983 as an independent, not-for-profit corporation, Minneapolis-based Public Radio International® has distinguished itself by producing, acquiring and distributing innovative content that enables U.S. audiences to "hear a different voice," bringing new insights and global perspectives to the public airwaves. Today we are a leading producer and marketer of public radio programs and Web-based services.

 

The Director of Sponsor Alliances position offers an outstanding opportunity for a strategic media-and marketing-savvy sales/management professional to drive the success of a nationally respected organization, while working with engaged team-oriented colleagues.

 

As Sponsor Alliances Director, you'll play a key role on our Senior Management team by taking responsibility for strategic direction and oversight of our corporate sponsorship area, and by forging valuable partnerships with current and potential sponsors in a lean organization.

 

Specifics: Develop and implement sponsorship sales strategies and work plans, and identify opportunities for growth. Manage the Sponsor Alliances team, including hiring and training. Create and manage annual revenue goals and expense budgets. Support strong relationships with national sponsors by ensuring they experience maximum value and top-quality service. Coordinate with other PRI departments to integrate sponsorship strategies where appropriate. Collaborate on promotion, outreach and other activities designed to maximize sponsor value and satisfaction. Working closely with sponsors, their agencies and PRI producers, oversee on-air credit announcements, including positioning and rotations. Meet with prospective and current sponsors as required to develop and maintain strong relationships. Work with the president's office, the vice president of brand management & marketing strategy and other senior staff as needed to involve the Board of Directors in sponsor research and cultivation. Represent PRI in sponsorship related industry activities. Travel as required.

 

Qualifications

We seek a confident, outgoing professional with a bachelor's degree, 5+ years' experience in strategic sales management with strong budgeting capabilities, an understanding of online sales and a passion for public radio. Must be comfortable interacting with people at all levels and possess excellent communication skills as well as a strong understanding of business organizations, trends and strategies.

 

Come help us achieve our mission of helping people understand their place in our interdependent world. You'll enjoy a diverse and uniquely rewarding culture in addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement savings plan and a transportation subsidy.

 

Learn more about us online at pri.org.

 

Send resume, letter of interest and salary requirements referencing job code DSA-MON to:

 

Human Resources, ATTN: HR-MON

Public Radio International

100N. 6th Street, Suite 900AMinneapolis, MN 55403E-mail: hr@pri.org Fax: 612.330.9260

 

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