Sponsorship & Partnerships Manager
At Wanderlust, we support people to find their true north, bringing together wellness, community and culture through incredible products and iconic events and experiences.
We're looking for a Sponsorship & Partnerships Manager (full time or 4 days per week) to help build and grow meaningful collaborations across our national event calendar.
Working closely with our Events and Brand teams, you'll secure event sponsors and partnerships, translate sponsor objectives into impactful activations, and ensure every collaboration delivers real value.
What You'll Do
* Build and manage a strong sponsorship pipeline across varied sectors.
* Lead pitches, proposals and presentations that win business.
* Secure monetary and in-kind partnerships aligned to our event strategy.
* Manage partner relationships day-to-day, including contracting, activation planning, onsite delivery, supporting renewals and long-term satisfaction.
* Support the Head of Events on sponsorship strategy, tiering and category development.
* Turn partner objectives into meaningful, commercially aligned activations.
* Track performance, forecast revenue and report on outcomes.
* Identify and propose new partnership opportunities and funding streams to drive growth.
About You
* 5+ years' experience in sponsorships, partnerships or business development.
* Proven success securing large or corporate partnerships.
* Confident storyteller and presenter with strong commercial acumen.
* Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple partners.
* A natural relationship-builder with a passion for purpose-led work.
* Aligned with Wanderlust's mission and love of wellness, community and connection.
Why Wanderlust
As one of our Wanderers, you'll enjoy:
* Being part of an entrepreneurial, innovative and purpose-driven team creating meaningful impact.
* Opportunities to grow, learn and be inspired while shaping iconic wellness events.
* Nurture Days (extra paid days off), wellbeing activities, team retreats, and access to Wanderlust and broader group experiences and products.
If this sounds like your kind of wanderful, we'd love to hear from you.