Partnerships Business Development Associate

Partnerships Business Development Associate

Career Media & Entertainment (CME Circle)

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Career Media & Entertainment (CME Circle) is a private resource and development center serving professionals across television, film, and media. Through strategic partnerships, we connect organizations with industry-leading programs, productions, events, and creative initiatives while building long-term relationships that create value for everyone involved.

We’re looking for a motivated, relationship-driven, and results-oriented Partnerships Business Development Associate to support one of our Partnerships Divisions (Productions, Events, Programs, Music, Brands & Corporate, or Athletics).

Position Summary

The Partnerships Business Development Associate helps expand CME Circle’s partnership network by supporting business development initiatives and identifying opportunities to establish new strategic relationships. Working alongside the Partnerships Lead, this role focuses on prospecting, relationship building, outreach support, and helping move qualified partnership opportunities through the pipeline.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys networking, relationship building, strategic outreach, and contributing directly to the growth of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify prospective partnership opportunities.
• Support outbound business development and partnership outreach.
• Build relationships with prospective organizations and industry professionals.
• Assist in preparing partnership proposals and presentations.
• Help move qualified opportunities through the partnership pipeline.
• Collaborate with the Research Associate to prioritize high-value prospects.
• Work closely with the Communications Associate to ensure timely follow-up and relationship management.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and business development activity.
• Track business development KPIs and partnership growth metrics.
• Represent CME Circle professionally during meetings, networking events, conferences, and industry functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable initiating conversations and building professional relationships.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Goal-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in business development, sales, recruiting, partnerships, account management, client relations, or similar relationship-focused roles is preferred.
• Experience using CRM systems is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

You enjoy meeting new people, creating opportunities, and building lasting professional relationships. You’re confident without being pushy, naturally curious, and motivated by helping organizations discover mutually beneficial partnerships. You thrive in environments where initiative, professionalism, and relationship-building are valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonuses
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Remote work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and mission-driven team
• Opportunity to grow within one of CME Circle’s Partnerships Divisions

Why Join CME Circle?

As a Partnerships Business Development Associate, you’ll play a direct role in expanding CME Circle’s partnership network and supporting initiatives that create meaningful opportunities across the entertainment industry. Your work will contribute to the organization’s continued growth while helping build long-term relationships with organizations and professionals who share our mission.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: Remote