UL

Association Engagement Partner

UL$89K — $105K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing or a related field with 5+ years of experience in marketing or business development.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a track record of building strong relationships.
  • Experience in developing and managing partnerships with associations.
  • Proven ability to establish sustainability or ESG-focused partnerships that drive business demand.
  • Familiarity with sustainability topics such as circular economy, carbon management, climate reporting, and sustainable operations.
  • Documented success in closing and scaling partnerships that generate revenue.
  • Ability to present sustainability requirements in a compelling manner for partner offerings.

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with assigned associations to maximize membership value and drive revenue growth.
  • Help develop and implement multi-year strategies and plans for associations, building executive relationships.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration on government advocacy aligned with association goals.
  • Position UL Solutions as a thought leader by developing standards/programs that meet member needs.
  • Engage in strategic planning for partnership sourcing and deal execution.
  • Collaborate internally to ensure consistent governance and program operations.
  • Enable and support operational aspects of partnership programs.

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual bonus compensation targeting 10% of base salary.
  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellness benefits encompassing mental and financial health support.
  • Retirement savings options (401K).
  • Generous paid time off including 15 days of vacation, 12 holidays, and 72 hours of sick leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We're seeking a growth-minded partnership leader to build, scale, and operationalize demand generation through associations, industry bodies, and other external demand drivers. This role will source, evaluate, and close partnership opportunities; integrate our offerings into association programs (e.g., endorsed vendor lists, member benefits, education credits); and coordinate internally with Government Affairs, Associations/Alliances, Marketing, Sales, and Product to ensure impact, compliance, and consistency.
You'll own the full lifecycle from strategy and pipeline to execution and measurement turning these opportunities into a durable, multi-channel engine for qualified demand and brand authority.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the management of the overall relationship with assigned associations and coordinates with COUs and function leads to maximize the value of the membership resulting in revenue growth opportunities and increased relevance.
  • Supports with the development and execution of association multiple year strategies, goals, and plans as well as building executive relationships and coordinates executive presentations and de-briefings.
  • Supports the identification and pursue opportunities where UL Solutions can create value including (1) collaboration on government advocacy on topics where UL Solutions are aligned with the position of association, (2) opportunities for UL Solutions to be seen as a thought leader by members in those topics important to them, (3) developing standards/programs in response to members' unmet needs.
  • With the support of their people leader, manages the overall relationship with assigned associations and coordinates with COUs and function leads to maximize the value of the membership resulting in revenue growth opportunities and increased relevance.
  • Strategy and Planning
  • Partner Sourcing and Deal Execution
  • Internal Collaboration and Governance
  • Program Operations and Enablement


Qualifications

  • University Degree (Equivalent to Bachelor's degree) in Business, Engineering, Marketing or a related disciplines plus generally 5+ years experience in marketing, business development and/or demonstrated account or association management capability.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build trust in relationships.
  • Experience with building relationships with associations.
  • Proven ability to activate sustainability or ESG aligned- partnerships that generate business demand.
  • Background in sustainability and related programs and regulations. Strong understanding of sustainability issues:
    • Circularity
    • Carbon
    • Climate reporting/disclosure
    • Multi-Attribute Sustainability programs
    • Sustainable operations
  • Demonstrated success closing and scaling association or ecosystem partnerships that generate qualified pipeline and revenue.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate sustainability requirements into compelling partner offerings.

Preferred
  • Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., climate disclosure rules, emissions standards, ESG reporting requirements).
  • Familiarity with policy/advocacy calendars, RFPs, and procurement cycles.
  • Strong data orientation: cohort analysis, channel ROI, multi-touch attribution.
  • Event strategy and speaking/thought leadership experience.
  • Strong sustainability storytelling and event programming- capabilities.


Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $89,000 to $105,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

About UL

UL is a global safety certification company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. It was founded in 1894 and has been providing safety testing, inspection, and certification services for over 125 years. UL operates in over 100 countries and has more than 14,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to promote safe living and working environments by advancing safety science. UL's services cover a wide range of industries, including consumer products, industrial equipment, building materials, and more.
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