Manager, Partnerships & Events

Role Overview

• Manage and grow a portfolio of partnerships with music publishers, influential musicians, composers, and education influencers to drive collaborative projects, support the company's strategic goals and expand its market presence.
• Serve as the supporting point of contact for external partners, leading monthly and quarterly syncs to align on marketing initiatives, product launches, and event strategies.
• Act as the lead to resolve data discrepancies, inventory issues, and IP-related inquiries stemming from Sales or Customer Service.
• Develop and execute domestic convention strategies, including booth and staff logistics, on-site promotional strategies, and travel logistics.
• Coordinate booth orders and supply logistics for distributed brands when they exhibit at industry shows, ensuring the most relevant products are featured.
• Execute convention KPI reporting and manage the overall events budget in conjunction with senior leadership.
• Plan and execute co-branded marketing efforts with strategic partners, such as webinars, social media spotlights, and targeted email campaigns to drive customer acquisition.
• Streamline partnership activities, including timelines, content delivery, and promotional calendars across publishing and software divisions.
• Develop partner-ready resources (pitch decks, training materials) and collaborate with sales teams to optimize product placement and promotional campaigns.
• Review and edit incoming partner data (using tools like FileMaker) to ensure accurate representation on websites and external feeds.
• Manage a team of events professionals focused on events execution and logistics, as well as partner marketing resources and employees.

Requirements

• 4+ years in B2B/B2C marketing, specifically in Partner Marketing, Event Management, or Distribution relations.
• 3+ years experience managing a team, contractors or equivalent experience.
• Deep familiarity with the music publishing landscape, music education, and/or sheet music retail.
• Proven experience in people management and a track record of completing complex projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to proactively prioritize, manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously within time constraints.
• Ability to communicate professionally at a high level with external executives and internal stakeholders.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive Applications and managing complex data within relational databases like FileMaker Pro.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of music or a Music Business degree.
• Experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, Concur, Sigma and AS400 preferred.
• Knowledge of copyright or intellectual property related to music publications.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave; and an employee assistance program.
• Additional coverage options including Accident & Critical Illness insurance as well as Hospital Indemnity are also available.
• We offer several company paid options including Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, as well as Basic Life Insurance and AD&D.
• Additional coverage options including Employee-paid Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Child are also available.
• We offer a 401(K) including a company match.
• We observe 12 paid holidays annually and provide discretionary Flexible Time Off. Employees also receive free access to our products, corporate discounts, and professional development resources.
• Access to the Performance and Recovery Center (PARC), our on-site fitness facility, as well as employee only access to on-site locker rooms and showers.
• Employee only access to secure, indoor bike storage and access to e-bikes exclusively to Peaksware employees.
• Access to our onsite Music and Podcast Studio.