Assistant Manager, Partnerships

[What the role is]
Science Centre Singapore is seeking a driven and results-oriented Assistant Manager, Partnerships to grow sponsorship revenue and secure strategic brand partnerships across our exhibitions, events, attractions and the upcoming New Science Centre.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Partnerships, you will focus on securing new business opportunities, particularly cash sponsorships, while strengthening existing partner relationships and driving long-term revenue growth.

[What you will be working on]

You will identify and engage potential sponsors and brand partners across industries such as banking, insurance, telecommunications, technology, F&B, retail and family lifestyle. This includes developing partnership proposals, conducting presentations, negotiating agreements and securing sponsorship deals across Science Centre Singapore's exhibitions, festivals, events, KidsSTOP, the Omni-Theatre and the New Science Centre.

You will develop and market sponsorship packages covering naming rights, branding opportunities, activation spaces, digital platforms and corporate offerings such as private venue hires, staff family days and group tickets. You will also manage the appointed sponsorship agency, oversee partnership agreements and ensure the successful delivery of sponsorship benefits.

In addition, you will maintain strong relationships with existing partners, identify renewal and upselling opportunities, and ensure compliance with organisational sponsorship guidelines. You will manage the sales pipeline, maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular revenue forecasts and performance reports to achieve business targets.

[What we are looking for]

The candidate should possess a Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline, with 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in sponsorship sales, brand partnerships or business development. A proven track record in independently sourcing, negotiating and closing commercial deals is essential, preferably within the attractions, events, sports, entertainment or media industries.

You should have an established network of brand and agency decisionmakers in Singapore, coupled with strong negotiation, presentation, communication and relationship management skills. The ideal candidate should be commercially driven, results-oriented and proficient in CRM management, sales pipeline tracking and revenue forecasting.

Experience in managing sponsorship agencies, selling corporate or hospitality packages, or engaging regional brands would be an added advantage.

Applicants are encouraged to highlight three significant sponsorships, or partnership deals they have personally secured, including the deal value and their role in closing the agreements.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.