Join the Heart on Main Street Team
Join the Heart on Main Street team and turn your talent for building relationships into real support for the independent shops at the center of their communities.
Help keep Main Street thriving.
We're a nonprofit fighting for independent retailers — funding disaster recovery, education, and mentorship for the shops at the heart of America's communities. We're hiring a Corporate Partnership Representative to grow the support that makes it all possible.
Every partnership you close puts real support into a struggling shop owner's hands.
Disaster relief
Grants of up to $10,000 help retailers rebuild and reopen after floods, fires, and storms.
Education
Monthly expert-led webinars on merchandising, marketing, and financial planning — free to retailers.
Mentorship & network
Hands-on mentorship and a growing network of vendor partners through the Seal Program.
Corporate Partnership Representative
Position overview
Heart on Main Street is seeking a highly motivated, results-driven Corporate Partnership Representative to identify, cultivate, and secure sponsorships, donations, and strategic partnerships that support our mission.
This is a commission-based independent contractor role, ideal for an experienced sales professional, sponsorship specialist, business development representative, or relationship manager with a proven track record of generating revenue and building partnerships. You'll expand our network of corporate supporters, vendor partners, sponsors, and donors while raising awareness of our mission across the retail industry.
What you'll do
- Identify and pursue new corporate sponsorship opportunities.
- Secure annual partners for the Heart on Main Street Seal Program.
- Develop relationships with retailers, vendors, manufacturers, sales agencies, and industry leaders.
- Generate sponsorship revenue for events, campaigns, and fundraising initiatives.
- Cultivate and steward prospective corporate donors.
- Present partnership opportunities to prospective supporters.
- Maintain accurate records of outreach and partnership activity.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop customized sponsorship opportunities.
- Represent Heart on Main Street professionally at industry events, markets, and networking functions.
What we're looking for
- A proven track record securing sponsorships, donations, partnerships, or sales revenue.
- Experience in nonprofit fundraising, sponsorship sales, business development, or corporate partnerships.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
- An existing network within retail, gift, home, apparel, wholesale, or consumer goods (highly preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to close agreements and exceed revenue goals.
Compensation
This is a commission-only independent contractor position. Compensation may include:
- Commission on new corporate sponsorships secured.
- Commission on Seal Program memberships secured.
- Commission on major gifts and partnership agreements originated and closed.
- Additional performance incentives for exceptional results.
The ideal candidate
You're a relationship builder who enjoys connecting with decision-makers, uncovering opportunities, and turning conversations into meaningful partnerships. You're energized by making an impact — and by being rewarded directly for the revenue you generate.
How to apply
Please submit:
- Resume or professional profile.
- A brief summary of relevant fundraising, sponsorship, or sales experience.
- Examples of partnerships, sponsorships, donations, or revenue you've secured.
- Professional references.
Or email your materials directly to contact@heartonmainstreet.org.