Partnership Sales and Success Coordinator

OVERVIEW

Now celebrating our 15th year of racing, NYCRUNS is one of the nation’s premier independent race organizers. We’re a Brooklyn-based, runner-centric organization respected for our professionally produced and welcoming events.

NYCRUNS is currently seeking a Partnership Sales and Success Coordinator for a short-term contract. This position reports to the Director of Event Development. Primary responsibilities include outreach and sales to prospective partners, coordinating fulfillment of their contracted deliverables and acting as their primary relationship manager throughout the entire partnership and event life cycles. The Partnership Sales and Success Coordinator should possess world class communication skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask. Success in this role requires being mindful of tight timelines leading up to race day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct market research to identify companies spending in the endurance sports market or who may be interested in branching into endurance
• Utilize Sponsor United, LinkedIn and internet searches to generate leads
• Utilizing Salesforce, reach out to leads via email and cold calls
• Oversee partner activation and serve as the primary point of contact for all partner activations leading up to and throughout race day
• Create recap reports, including images of all deliverables and any bonuses received.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 – 4 years of sales, partnerships, and/or business development experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Self-driven with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in the following software packages
• Microsoft Office (advanced proficiency in excel is a plus)
• Microsoft Teams
• Salesforce
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Social media expertise is a plus
• Ability to work all scheduled events from January through May, including the Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon on race day and at the expo from April 22 – April 26, 2026.
• Must be based in New York City

DETAILS

This is a contract position from January 2026 through May 22, 2026. There may be opportunities for further contract or employment at NYCRUNS at the conclusion of this contract period. This position is hybrid remote/on-site with weekly scheduled office hours.

SALARY 

The compensation for this role is $33 per hour, 30-40 hours per week. Overtime must be preauthorized in writing.

TO APPLY

Please email cover letter and resume to: hiring@nycruns.com