TIME · 3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Marketing Partnerships
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expTIME is a global media brand built on decades of unparalleled trust and authority. The Senior Manager, Marketing Partnerships is a key leader responsible for shaping and packaging revenue-driving marketing solutions, leading the pre-sales process, and delivering best-in-class proposals.
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Responsibilities
Own pre-sales strategy for complex and multi-stakeholder opportunities, including proactive pitches, RFPs, RFIs, and general sales materials
Lead internal kickoffs to define objectives, budgets, KPIs, timelines, and strategic approach
Partner closely with Sales as a strategic pre-sale lead, joining select client conversations, pressure-testing briefs, and translating feedback into differentiated solutions
Develop integrated proposal decks and proactive opportunities that clearly articulate how TIME solves client business challenges
Lead idea generation and cross-functional brainstorms to create compelling, multi-channel programs
Coordinate and vet inputs across stakeholders to ensure proposals are accurate, feasible, and aligned with revenue and margin goals
Build and oversee core sales materials, including: General capabilities and one-sheets, RFP/RFI responses and proposal decks, Category narratives, case studies, and vertical positioning
Identify and package new go-to-market opportunities tied to TIME franchises, tentpoles, and cultural moments
Translate complex media, content, data, and measurement solutions into clear, client-ready storytelling
Partner with senior stakeholders to confirm feasibility, delivery approach, and post-sale resourcing as needed
Maintain deep expertise across TIME’s advertising products, branded content, events, franchises, and audience and measurement capabilities
Integrate audience insights, performance proof points, and case studies into proposals
Scale and streamline sales materials by maintaining an organized library, reducing duplication, and ensuring narrative and visual consistency
Stay current on industry trends, competitors, and category dynamics to keep proposals differentiated and relevant
Model best-in-class pre-sales practices, including clear communication, structured timelines, and proactive stakeholder management
Contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency, quality, and predictability as volume grows
Qualification
Required
Proven pre-sales experience developing integrated proposals for proactive pitches, RFPs, RFIs, and sales collateral
Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with experience coordinating across Sales, Editorial, Events, Creative, Operations, and Customer Success
Ability to translate creative and editorial ideas into structured, sellable programs
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Deep knowledge of media platforms and ad products across digital, social, video, print, and events
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong client-facing narrative voice
Strong visual and design instincts, with experience building high-quality presentations in Google Slides or PowerPoint
7+ years of marketing experience at a digital-first publisher, media company, or agency
Benefits
Medical, vision, dental insurance
Over 4 weeks of paid time off, in addition to paid company holidays (plus a culture that supports and encourages time to actually be taken!)
401k with a generous company match
12+ weeks paid parental leave
Mentorship and community engagement experiences
Free print subscription to TIME Magazine
Company
TIME
TIME is a global media brand built on 100 years of unparalleled trust and authority, with an audience of more than 100 million people worldwide across our platforms.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jessica Sibley
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Howard
Chief Operating Officer
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