Business Development Associate at ART X

About the Role

• ART X is seeking a Business Development Associate with strong administrative skills and a passion for relationship management.
• This role plays a vital part in supporting the Marketing & Partnerships Lead by ensuring the smooth execution of business development initiatives that support ART X’s mission and growth, including: financial sponsors, lifestyle partners, corporate sales and more.
• You will be responsible for managing day-to-day administrative tasks related to business development, including preparing proposals and reports, scheduling and coordinating meetings, maintaining databases, and tracking outreach efforts.
• You’ll also serve as a key liaison between ART X and its stakeholders, helping to build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with sponsors, clients, and collaborators.
• This position requires exceptional attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities under tight deadlines.
• It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured, collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the long-term success of ART X through effective relationship support and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and cultivate potential sponsorships and strategic partnerships that align with ART X’s mission and objectives
• Develop comprehensive and tailored presentations that strategically address the unique requirements of both the potential/existing partner and ART X, clearly articulating the mutual benefits and value proposition of the partnership
• Support the management and nurturing of existing partnerships, ensuring effective communication and long-term collaboration by developing databases, contact lists, and project trackers
• Act as a point of contact for external partners and sponsors, ensuring effective communication and fostering strong, long-term relationships
• Assist in organizing partner-related events, activations, and meetings to ensure a seamless experience for all parties
• Liaise with internal teams - including Communications and Design, Events, Guest Relations, Operations, etc - to ensure cohesive execution of partner initiatives and campaigns
• Develop, maintain, and update operational processes, guidelines and Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for Partnership Management
• Document lessons learned and best practices to continuously improve operational efficiency and campaign effectiveness
• Monitor partner and sponsor campaign performance metrics and compile regular reports, providing insights and recommendations to optimise
• Other tasks as assigned by the Marketing & Partnerships Lead.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Other key requirements include:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in marketing operations, sponsorship, partnerships, or a related field, preferably within the art, culture, or creative sectors; experience with international brands, as well as with audiences in Nigeria/Africa is preferred
• A strong cultural alignment with ART X’s values of excellence, ownership, kindness, integrity - consistently going the extra mile as a catalyst for change
• Demonstrated ability to support operational processes and manage partnerships or sponsorships
• Strong project management skills, with experience coordinating cross-functional teams and vendor relationships
• Ability to thrive under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver high-quality work on time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for the arts, with a commitment to ART X’s mission
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Docs.