Events & Planning
Vendor & Partner Management
Build the Relationships · For planners, organizers & creatives who love bringing ideas to life.
About this role
Own the outside relationships that make events possible: vendors, sponsors, and partners. Find them, negotiate with them, and make sure both sides get what they were promised.
What you'll be doing
01Source and evaluate vendors for catering, printing, AV, venue, and merchandise
02Negotiate pricing, scope, and terms, and keep agreements documented
03Identify and approach potential sponsors and partner organisations
04Manage sponsor deliverables and make sure every commitment is honoured
05Serve as the point of contact for external parties before and during events
06Maintain a vendor and partner directory with notes for future events
Requirements
Confident communication and comfort negotiating with adults outside the community
Organisation in tracking agreements, contacts, and deliverables
Experience with sponsorship, procurement, or partnership work is a plus
Professional, dependable follow-up habits
What the panel looks for
Professionalism: you represent the community well to outsiders
Negotiation judgment about what to push on and what to concede
Diligence in tracking commitments on both sides
Relationship-building instinct that outlasts a single event
Honesty and reliability in handling external agreements
Ready to apply?
Applications for Vendor & Partner Management are reviewed by the Events & Planning panel.
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