This role involves supporting the growth of our partnership program by identifying, engaging, and onboarding businesses that align with our customer base. This entry-level role focuses on lead generation, outreach, and supporting the partnership sales process, particularly for sales of print and digital media, from introduction through close. Conduct outbound outreach (phone, email, social, local networking) to identify potential partnership opportunities. Maintain an active list of prospective businesses, agencies, and brands. Support the building of a strong top-of-funnel pipeline through consistent prospecting activities. Assist in preparing basic partnership proposals, one-sheets, and introductory presentations. Participate in introductory calls and support senior team members in follow-up communication. Help track partnership conversations, next steps, and status updates within the CRM. Provide friendly and professional communication with potential partners throughout the sales cycle. Support the handoff process to internal teams for onboarding and activation. Help maintain long-term partner relationships by providing periodic check-ins and gathering feedback. Collaborate with internal team members to understand available partnership assets and opportunities. Help brainstorm new partnership ideas that align with customer insights and business goals. Assist with light administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and data entry. Perform other duties as assigned.