Account Manager, Partnership Marketing at LA Clippers | Inglewood, CA | $85K/yr – $95K/yr

LA Clippers

Account Manager, Partnership Marketing

Inglewood, CA (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $95K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own a sponsorship portfolio for high-profile partners across arenas and digital assets by driving planning, activation, and renewal decisions that move ROI and brand impact.

Portfolio ownership: manage top-tier partners and renewals across LA Clippers and Intuit Dome platforms.
Strategic advisory: align sponsor objectives to platform activations and measurable value using cross-functional data.
Program governance: lead planning, fulfillment, tracking, and reporting across team, arena, digital, social, hospitality, events, and media assets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of top-tier corporate partners across LA Clippers and Intuit Dome platforms.
Serve as a strategic marketing advisor to assigned partners by understanding their business objectives and recommending sponsorship platforms, activations, and solutions that drive measurable value.
Lead the planning, fulfillment, activation, tracking, and reporting of contractual partnership commitments across team, arena, digital, social, signage, hospitality, community, event, and media assets.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment to prioritize account needs, resolve partner issues, recommend strategic adjustments, and guide day-to-day account decisions.
Manage partner obligations connected to concerts, radio shows, special events, and third-party event partners, including Live Nation, AEG, CMN, iHeartMedia, Audacy, and similar entities.
Build and maintain relationships with partner contacts at all levels, from day-to-day stakeholders to executive decision makers, through regular communications, planning meetings, business reviews, hospitality, and events.
Measure partnership performance using internal and external data sources, including Vision Insights/YouGov, The.Team /Neilsen, internal studies, digital and social metrics, hospitality usage, and other reporting tools.
Prepare partner-facing recaps, presentations, proposals, and strategic recommendations that demonstrate ROI, ROO, brand impact, and overall partnership value.
Identify and support renewal and upsell opportunities that contribute to department revenue retention and growth.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal departments, including marketing, digital and social media, game presentation, community relations, communications, ticketing, arena operations, events, legal, finance, and creative.

Requirements

5 - 7 years of meaningful professional work experience with a sports property, consumer brand, agency, or venue required, preferably in account and/or project management. Sales and corporate marketing experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, advertising, or sports management (or similar field) or equivalent work experience.
Experience with working in CRM to manage history of account activity, inventory and budgets.
Demonstrated ability to be strategic, creative and solution-focused.
Ability to establish effective client and interdepartmental relationships, balance multiple client contacts and projects, and drive business.
Able to maintain confidentiality and use the utmost discretion when privy to sensitive information.
Dedication with the ability to lead projects from origin through execution.
Ability to learn and thrive in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
Effective interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
Self-starter and ambitious spirit with hands -on approach towards business.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and positively interact in a diverse multi-cultural environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans
401(k) plan with company contribution
Wellbeing Allowance of up to $1,000 per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
Company-paid Long Term Disability insurance
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance options for employee, spouse and children
Employee Assistance Program

Compensation

The range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 annual compensation.
Compensation package offered will be based on multiple individualized factors, including a candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The role is classified as non exempt.

About the Company

Led by Chairman Steve Ballmer, the Clippers are committed to the city of Los Angeles and through the L.A. Clippers Foundation provide resources and opportunities that make a positive difference toward leveling the playing field for youth in Southern California.
Open ed in August 2024, Intuit Dome is the new home of the LA Clippers and will host hundreds of sporting events and concerts each year. Located in Inglewood, Calif., Intuit Dome is built different -- it redefines fans’ expectations for live experiences and changes the music landscape in Los Angeles.
Host of the 2026 NBA All-Star game and Olympic Basketball in 2028, Intuit Dome is over 1 million square feet and features our team training center, business operations offices, five full-sized basketball courts, an 80,000 square foot outdoor plaza and a double-sided Halo Board composed of more than an acre of LED.
The LA Clippers are committed to technology and innovation, seeking forward-thinking individuals who embrace emerging technologies and leverage AI tools to enhance fan and business experiences.

LA Clippers

Led by Chairman Steve Ballmer, the Clippers are committed to the city of Los Angeles and through the L.A. Clippers Foundation, provide resources and opportunities that make a positive difference toward leveling the playing field for youth in Southern California. Visit the Clippers online at www.clippers.com or follow them on social media @LAClippersIf you don't see a position you are interested in, join our talent community! https://pages.beamery.com/nbateamcareers/form/laclippers/sign-upThe LA Clippers are an equal opportunity employer. It is the our desire and intent that all employees enjoy a professional business working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Los Angeles, California, USA

777 employees (196 in marketing)

www.clippers.com