Association Engagement Partner

at UL, LLC in Northbrook, Illinois, United States 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. + 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 + 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. What you'll experience working for ULS UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. From day one, we've blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science. That's where you come in - because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe. This is more than a job. It's a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today - and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you'll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world. Everyone here is unique. But we're also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change. Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future - one where everyone benefits. Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit?

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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). A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (

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ULS ) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage. UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that: Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account