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Join TED as a Partnerships Manager and champion the power of ideas and knowledge among diverse cultures and disciplines.
Overview
Salary
£140000 - £160000
Location
New York, NY, USA - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
TED is a dynamic organization dedicated to disseminating inspiring ideas that push boundaries and drive impact. Rooted in curiosity and knowledge seeking, TED invites everyone, regardless of background or discipline, to deepen their understanding of the world through engagement with groundbreaking ideas.
Role Summary
- Originate, design, and close high-value partnerships utilizing TED's full capabilities.
- Harness your storytelling and strategic skills to engage top-level decision-makers and navigate complex organizations.
- Deliver programs that not only meet partner objectives but also align with TED's high standards of excellence.
Role Requirements
- Previous experience in strategic sales, business development, consulting, agency leadership, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to close complex, high-value partnerships or enterprise deals.
- Strong analytical and solutions-oriented mindset, exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Comfort working in a dynamic, evolving environment and across various functions.
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Excel, and modern presentation tools, or the ability to adapt quickly.
Application Process Details
- Offering full health benefits, paid family leave, flexible paid time off, and 401k with match.
- Based preferably in NYC, with at least 2 days a week in the office and occasional travel.
Company Description TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
The Role As a Partnerships Manager at TED, you will originate, design, and close high-value partnerships that leverage TED’s full capabilities. This role requires a disciplined strategist, a compelling storyteller, and a revenue-driven leader who can engage senior decision-makers, navigate complex organizations, and deliver programs that meet both partner objectives and TED’s standards of excellence.
Job Requirements Experience in strategic sales, business development, consulting, agency leadership, or a related field is essential. Proven track record of closing complex, high-value partnerships or enterprise deals. Strong analytical and solutions-oriented, with the ability to diagnose partner needs and design impactful solutions. Exceptional communication and presentation skills—you communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively at senior levels. Experience working cross-functionally in evolving or matrixed environments. Proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, and modern presentation tools, or the ability to adapt quickly.
Benefits Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision), Paid family leave, Work-life balance is encouraged through our flexible paid time off. Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being. 401k with match.
Additional Information NYC location is preferred but not required. Ideally, 2 days a week in the office, with occasional travel (twice to the office and several times to other events).
