Senior Partnership Manager
Art Basel
Paris
We are looking for YOU to join our dynamic and passionate team. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a proven track record in client management and strategic partnerships, this is your chance to shine.
Your Responsibilities:
- You build and nurture strong relationships with Art Basel partners, ensuring their satisfaction and long-term success
- You drive revenue growth through strategic planning, creative monetization strategies, and collaborative work with local and global teams
- You develop and enhance partner benefits, both at the shows and across digital platforms
- You lead partner projects from concept to execution, ensuring smooth delivery of activations, logistics, and on-site operations
- You oversee contracts, benefit fulfillment, financial control, post-show reporting and debriefs
- You act as a key advisor to partners, offering expertise on show processes, local markets, and opportunities
- Collaterals management (print, digital and onsite signage) where related to partners
- You manage the operational tasks related to partner activations onsite, like regulations, logistics, buildout, permitting, etc.
- You collaborate with multiple internal teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across Marketing, PR, VIP Relations, and more
- Your ensures continuity and consistency of services for global partners and overall partner satisfaction
- You mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and excellence
Your profile:
- Your bring a Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration, Marketing/Communications or related field
- Fluency in both English and French
- At least 8 years' experience in Account Management, Sales, fundraising, marketing and/or partnerships, preferably within the arts or a relevant industry
- Proven success in project or event management, with the experience working in a global environment
- You have a strong understanding of the European market, particularly France
- Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Asana, CRM systems, and social media platforms
- Exceptional organizational skills, multitasking abilities and a proactive mindset
- A deep passion for visual arts, coupled with a collaborative, can do attitude and optimistic approach
- Willingness to travel periodically, work overtime, and adapt to diverse challenges
We offer a challenging opportunity in an exciting and fast-paced environment and in a highly motivated global team.