Partnerships & Events Manager

Location: Hybrid - Ballston Spa, NY (10-15% Travel Required, Including Occasional Weekends)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Name Bubbles

Name Bubbles is a small but dynamic team dedicated to creating high-quality personalized labels for kids. We take pride in our innovative products, creative storytelling, and engaged community of parents and families. As we expand our marketing efforts, we are looking for a skilled Partnerships & Events Manager.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organized Event & Partnerships Manager to join our marketing team full-time. This role is ideal for someone who loves connecting with people, thrives at live events, and is equally confident building long-term relationships with schools, camps, daycares, and community organizations geared towards children and families.

You will play a key role in growing our Fundraising Program and expanding our brand presence through both events and strategic outreach nationwide. The ideal candidate combines strong communication and sales instincts with a passion for community engagement and brand storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Program Growth and Partner Success

Own the day-to-day growth and management of the Name Bubbles Fundraising Program.
Conduct outreach via email, phone, and LinkedIn to schools, daycares, camps, and community organizations to introduce the program and expand participation.
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with fundraising partners, serving as their primary point of contact.
Manage partner onboarding, sample mailings, fundraising fulfillment, and ongoing communication to ensure program success.
Track partner performance, participation, and outreach pipelines using CRM tools.
Refine outreach messaging, follow-up processes, and sales playbooks to improve response and conversion rates.
Identify strategic opportunities, including community collaborations, award submissions, and PR moments that expand program visibility.
Provide insights from partner interactions to guide marketing and program development.

Event Management and Brand Representation

Plan, coordinate, and attend events such as school fairs, parent expos, and conferences.
Manage all event logistics: inventory, displays, signage, promotional materials, and on-site setup.
Represent the brand at events and serve as an advocate for the Fundraising Program and overall brand recognition.
Track event performance and produce post-event reports to evaluate ROI and partner potential.

Collaboration & Reporting

Work closely with the marketing and ecommerce teams to align outreach, promotions, and event strategies.
Assist with sample mailings, fundraising fulfillment, and marketing assets.
Maintain accurate CRM reporting, outreach pipelines, and partner notes.
Support brand visibility through partnerships, awards, and community initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

3 or more years of experience in event management, community outreach, or sales and partnership development.
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills, comfortable engaging both in person and via phone or email.
Comfortable owning metrics, reporting outcomes, and recommending improvements based on results.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent project management and follow-through.
Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and CRM tools such as HubSpot or .
Willingness to travel up to 10-15% of the time, including occasional weekends.
Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation required.

Perks & Benefits

Full-time, salaried position with comprehensive benefits.
Paid travel and mileage for events.
Hybrid work environment with flexible weekday schedule and office access in Ballston Spa. Please note: Hybrid work flexibility is available for team members who consistently meet deadlines, communicate proactively, and maintain strong performance.
Opportunity to represent a mission-driven, family-focused brand.
Supportive, creative team with room for growth and leadership development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Ballston Spa, NY 12020: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ballston Spa, NY 12020