Partnerships Associate at ART X

About the Role

• We are seeking a proactive Partnerships Associate with a keen eye for detail, an analytical mindset and a passion for forging strategic relationships. This role is pivotal in supporting the Marketing & Partnerships Lead by driving the identification, acquisition, and management of sponsorships and partnerships that move ART X's initiatives forward.
• You will assist in developing and executing sponsorship and partnership strategies by researching potential partners, coordinating meetings, and facilitating communication between ART X and external stakeholders. This includes supporting negotiations, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives, and nurturing long-term relationships to enhance ART X’s brand visibility both locally and internationally.
• Your responsibilities will be both operational and strategic, requiring you to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and consistently deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. 
• This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate about the arts, to contribute innovative ideas and help shape the future of ART X.

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 identify and 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.
• Spearhead the management and nurturing of existing partnerships, ensuring effective communication and long-term collaboration.
• Act as a primary point of contact for external partners and sponsors, ensuring effective communication and fostering strong, long-term relationships.
• 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 Operating 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.

About You

• 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.

Role Specification:

• This position is full-time and hybrid, based in Lagos.