Partnerships Assistant

We are the people who create experiences. We’re a tight-knit group of creatives, planners, and builders who know how to put on a show. We turn ideas into experiences by building brand worlds that capture the imagination. At our core, we are an agency of taste makers with a passion for generating fun. Founded in 2006, a21's impressive portfolio boasts a diverse range of prestigious culinary, music, art, and lifestyle projects across the country, encompassing renowned events like the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Pebble Beach Food & Wine, as well as a variety of touring properties, including Heritage Fire, Whiskies of the World, and AMP Art Fairs.

About the role:

We’re looking for a sharp, organized, and proactive Partnerships Assistant to join our team in Miami. This role is a blend of sales support, prospecting, and organizational backbone — perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys being in the middle of the action, and can confidently think on their feet.

As a Partnerships Assistant, your day-to-day will include:

• Assisting with prospect identification, cold outreach, and lead research using tools such as Seamless
  
  AI and Yesware.
• Helping to develop outreach strategy and copy that reflects our brand voice.
• Scheduling calls, managing Outlook invites, and maintaining calendars for the partnerships team.
• Building proposals and presentations (proficiency in Canva a plus).
• Drafting and coordinating contracts for partnership agreements.
• Maintaining Salesforce CRM to ensure accurate pipeline management and reporting.
• Supporting the Partnerships Department with organization of templates, research on trade events/programs, and other sales strategies that improve team performance.
• Providing high-level administrative support to leadership, including drafting meeting notes, maintaining organized records, and ensuring seamless internal communication.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in administrative support, sales support, or partnership management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and CRM systems (Salesforce experience strongly preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — especially in professional outreach and proposal writing.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with sales intelligence or outreach tools (e.g., Seamless
  
  AI, Yesware, Linked In Sales Navigator) a plus.
• Creative with an eye for presentation design;
  Canva proficiency preferred.
• Resourceful and adaptable — comfortable stepping into the unknown, thinking independently, and thriving with minimal direction.
• Collaborative, positive, and proactive attitude — a team player who takes initiative and gets things done.

As part of our team, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Outstanding medical benefits
• Competitive PTO plan
• Bi-Annual Company Retreat
• 401k & more!

a21 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. a21 complies with all applicable laws.