Senior Partnerships Manager, VidCon
VidCon is the world's premier event celebrating digital content creation where creators, fans, and industry leaders converge to shape the future of digital entertainment. Our flagship Anaheim event in 2025 attracted 55,000 attendees, 200 Featured Creators, and 150 brand exhibitors, cementing our position as the epicenter of digital culture.
As part of FAN EXPO HQ and Informa (FTSE 100), we combine global resources with passionate fandom expertise. With over 10,000 colleagues across 30+ countries, we create extraordinary experiences that connect communities and drive business growth through the power of live events.
The Senior Partnerships Manager at VidCon serves a dual role : driving traditional sponsorship sales while also developing and monetizing VidCon's creator ecosystem. You'll sell partnerships to brands across VidCon's diverse audience segments (Community, Creator, Industry, and VIP), while simultaneously building creator-led experiences that enhance sponsorship value. Working with prestigious clients such as YouTube, Meta, TikTok, Disney+, Hasbro, and The Coca-Cola Company, you'll create integrated solutions that benefit all stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop expertise in VidCon's distinct audience tracks (Community, Creator, Industry, and VIP) and their unique sponsorship opportunities
- Create tailored sponsorship packages that address the specific needs and engagement patterns of each audience segment
- Identify and secure new partnerships with brand marketers, agencies, and creator economy companies across all audience tracks
- Develop cross-track sponsorship opportunities that maximize brand presence throughout the entire VidCon ecosystem
- Convert prospects into long-term partners through consultative selling approaches
- Achieve and exceed individual revenue targets and KPIs across all audience segments
Creator Ecosystem Development
Package creator-led experiences (meetups, panels, branded segments, content series) as monetizable inventory for sponsorsOversee talent relationships for creator-led brand or marketing opportunitiesLead special projects that bring sponsors and creators together to prototype new formats and experiencesProduce case studies showcasing the impact of creator-brand integrationsBuild programs that connect creators with brands across all audience tracksClient & Partnership Management
Work closely with Account Management to share client goals and monitor delivery throughout the partnership lifecycleDevelop "Win-Win-Win" programs benefiting clients, business, and fans with focus on long-term partnershipsCollaborate with the Sales team to develop creator-aligned sponsorship decks and pitch materialsCross-sell clients into additional products and digital packages; upsell clients into promotional programs at eventsBring opportunities, challenges, and pipeline updates to collaborative sales meetingsKey Performance Indicators
Revenue from traditional sponsorships and creator-led partnerships across all audience tracksNew business development and client retention ratesCreator satisfaction and community growth metricsSocial engagement and campaign reachCross-track sponsorship integration successExperience & Skills
5+ years carrying an individual sales quota in consumer / B2B event sponsorship with proven successDemonstrable connections with brand marketers and / or B2B marketing decision-makersExperience developing and monetizing creator-led experiences or influencer marketing campaignsAbility to quickly learn and become proficient in selling across diverse audience segmentsDeep understanding of experiential and digital media sales processes and client success metricsProficiency with PowerPoint sales deck creation and Salesforce (or similar CRM)Regular travel to events, sales meetings, and client visits is required, including potential international travel.Attributes for Success
Highly motivated to close deals, uncover opportunities, and grow partnershipsAbility to present to and close brand stakeholders at all job levels with high emotional intelligenceAdaptability to understand and articulate value propositions for different audience segmentsSelf-motivated with strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving skillsCollaborative team player who thrives in a matrix structurePassion for digital culture and the creator economyWhat We Offer
Opportunity to shape the future of brand-creator partnerships at the world's premier digital culture eventComprehensive training on VidCon's distinct audience tracks and their unique sponsorship opportunitiesCollaborative, innovative team environment with global resourcesCompetitive compensation package including base salary and commission structureDirect access to leading creators and brands shaping digital cultureThe pay for this role is $90,000 plus commission