Senior Manager - Marketing and Sponsorships

WWF-India, one of the largest conservation organizations, engaged in wildlife and nature conservation in the country, invites applications for the position of ‘Senior Manager - Marketing and Sponsorships’.The incumbent will be a part of the Marketing and Communications team of WWF-India, working directly with concerned departments within the organization. The position reports to Director Marketing and Communications. The ideal candidate must have exceptional marketing, management, communication and interpersonal skills. Location : New Delhi Job Profile: Marketing - Cause and Brand Marketing, Partnerships, Sponsorships : Develop a brand / cause marketing and sponsorship plan for the year Creation of sponsorship/support materials, fulfilment of benefits, including campaign or comms collateral production. Proactively work with existing sponsors and supporters and engage to discuss sponsorship opportunities Research and identify potential sponsorship opportunities that align with marketing goals and target audience. Develop sponsorship proposals and pitch partnership opportunities to prospective sponsors. Negotiate sponsorship agreements, including terms, benefits, and financial arrangements. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with sponsors. Serve as the primary point of contact and address their needs and concerns throughout the partnership. Collaborate with all internal teams to develop campaigns and cause marketing related work Organization-wide Fundraising and Community Outreach and Events Plan and execute events based on the strategic fundraising plan Leading and ensuring the success of all event preparations and executions including all logistics and event details Designing marketing and promotional materials for events Tracking and Analysis : Analyse performance metrics, such as brand visibility, engagement, and ROI. Prepare regular reports to increase the effectiveness of sponsorships. Lead Brand Research for the organization - Provide insights and learnings based on metrics to analyse reach and impact. Requirements Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree/MBA in marketing, communications, or related field. Minimum experience: 7 + years of managerial experience in Marketing, cause marketing, brand and sponsorship management, sales, event management and related Strong project management and collaborative skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and oversee multiple sponsorship initiatives simultaneously Creativity and strategic thinking abilities to develop innovative ideas that align with brand and marketing objectives Other skills required: Experience delivering with small teams and providing support to multiple stakeholders Strong communication skills, both written and oral Ability to work under pressure and handling tight deadlines Experience working with senior-level executives A passion for nature, conservation and environmental issues would be preferred Support the mission of WWF sharing WWF’s values: Collaboration, Respect, Integrity and Courage.