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TechPoint - Growth and Engagement Specialist

Central Indiana Corporate Partnership

  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Based in Indianapolis at 16 Tech, TechPoint's mission is to drive Indiana's tech ecosystem through talent, innovation and community — strengthening the tech talent pipeline, accelerating startup and enterprise growth, enhancing resource connectivity, and elevating the state's tech community through collaboration and storytelling. This position does not have direct reports but is expected to build trusted relationships with partners, exercise sound judgment in identifying opportunities for engagement and contribute insights that strengthen TechPoint's membership and community strategies.

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    LocationIndianapolis, Indiana

    Description

    OUR VISION & MISSION  

    As part of the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership, TechPoint is the nonprofit, industry-led growth initiative driving Indiana's tech ecosystem. TechPoint functions as the strategic hub that connects public, private, academic and philanthropic partners focused on technology. Today TechPoint is striving to make Indiana a tech leader through the intersection of the tech sector with advanced industries. 

    Based in Indianapolis at 16 Tech, TechPoint's mission is to drive Indiana's tech ecosystem through talent, innovation and community — strengthening the tech talent pipeline, accelerating startup and enterprise growth, enhancing resource connectivity, and elevating the state's tech community through collaboration and storytelling. 
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     ROLE OVERVIEW 

    TechPoint's Growth & Engagement Specialist is a relationship-driven professional responsible for building meaningful connections with organizations across Indiana's tech ecosystem and helping them engage with TechPoint's community, programs and opportunities. 

    This role serves as the first point of connection for prospective members, sponsors and partners by identifying organizations that align with TechPoint's mission, learning about their goals and introducing them to opportunities that create mutual value. Through thoughtful outreach, networking and research, this individual helps cultivate new relationships while ensuring a seamless transition to the appropriate TechPoint team members for long-term engagement. 

    The Growth & Engagement Specialist works closely with internal teams to create exceptional partner experiences, support member onboarding and strengthen ongoing engagement. This role also helps identify trends, gather partner insights and recommend opportunities to improve TechPoint's engagement strategies and community impact. 

    Success in this role requires curiosity, strong communication skills and a data-informed approach to relationship management. The Growth & Engagement Specialist will use Salesforce to manage relationships, track engagement and inform decision-making while leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and enhance partner interactions. 

    This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Vice President of Marketing & Engagement. Some travel within Indiana is required. This position does not have direct reports but is expected to build trusted relationships with partners, exercise sound judgment in identifying opportunities for engagement and contribute insights that strengthen TechPoint's membership and community strategies. 
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     RESPONSIBILITIES 
    • Build relationships with organizations that align with TechPoint's goals to generate and close new membership and sponsorship opportunities by building trusted relationships with prospective partners 
    • Initiate meaningful outreach to prospective partners to understand their goals and explore opportunities for engagement with TechPoint 
    • Learn about prospective partners' priorities and connect them with the appropriate TechPoint team members to continue the relationship 
    • Maintain accurate relationship and engagement records in Salesforce while supporting membership and partnership growth goals 
    • Collaborate with Marketing to align outreach, campaigns and partner engagement efforts 
    • Develop deep knowledge of Indiana's technology ecosystem and serve as a knowledgeable connector for members and partners 
    • Represent TechPoint at events, networking opportunities and community engagements  
    • Surface Indiana tech news and insights to support TechPoint's Marketing team in storytelling and thought leadership 
    • Use data, market intelligence, and partner feedback to help refine outreach strategies, prioritization, and engagement approaches 
    • Identify patterns and themes across partner interactions and communicate actionable insights to the Engagement team 
    • Support retention by ensuring strong onboarding, partner experience and consistent value delivery 
    • Support TechPoint initiatives and other duties as assigned  
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     REQUIREMENTS 
    • 2-5 years of experience in account management, partnerships, sales or business development  
    • Experience prospecting and generating leads  
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills  
    • Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce  
    • Curiosity and willingness to learn and apply AI tools and emerging technology to improve effectiveness in this role 
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment  
    • Ability to maintain accurate engagement and pipeline records and use data to prioritize activities 
    • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partner relationships and support business development activities while balancing multiple priorities 
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     CORE COMPETENCIES 
    • High energy and enthusiasm for TechPoint’s mission  
    • Strong relationship builder with a service mindset  
    • Organized with strong attention to detail  
    • Comfortable balancing relationship management with outbound prospecting  
    • Curious and adaptable, especially with use of AI tools  
    • Passion for the tech ecosystem and community building  
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     BENEFITS   
    • 100% of your healthcare and dental premiums are paid for individual and family.   
    • Pre-tax & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous match - 5% contributed by the employer regardless of employee contribution and up to an additional 5% employee voluntary contribution eligible to be matched by the employer.   
    • Company paid group life benefits as well as company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.   
    • Flexible/hybrid work schedule.   
    • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 17 holidays!   
     
    CICP grants equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, national origin, military service obligations, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. CICP provides equal opportunity in wages, promotions, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment  

     

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