Marketing, Communications & Sponsorship Manager

Little Rock, AR (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years exp

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Summary

Lead and manage sponsorship, hospitality, and partner relations for tournaments, coordinating proposals, contracts, events, communications, and post-event recaps across multiple stakeholders.

  • Own sponsor pipeline and relationships across partners
  • Oversee events and branding in collaboration with Title Sponsor
  • Ensure accurate invoicing, reporting, and post-tournament insights

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage and execute all aspects of sponsorship and hospitality planning and fulfillment
  • Work closely with sales team on all proposals, contracts, and sponsor relationships
  • Manage invoicing and collections of sponsor payments
  • Oversee all sponsor communications, events, gifting, and relationships
  • Works closely with Title Sponsor on hospitality, branding and activation elements
  • Plan and execute sponsor events throughout the year including kickoff days, preview day, sponsor golf outing, and post-tournament thank you event
  • Prepare and deliver annual partner, sponsor, and hospitality post-tournament recaps
  • Manage all partner, sponsor, and hospitality contracts in CRM
  • Assist in the oversight of all tournament public relations and communications
  • Plan and execute annual media day event

Requirements

  • Prior tournament experience including sponsorship, hospitality and marketing
  • Ability to lead and manage multiple relationships and stakeholders
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office products, PowerPoint, Canva, Quickbooks, etc.
  • Detail oriented and organized with the ability to work on multiple projects at once
  • Creative abilities with experience in presentations, marketing, social and digital media
  • Able to work a flexible schedule including long hours, weekends, and some holidays
  • Team player who is a good culture fit
  • Ability to excel in high-pressure environment
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication/presentation skills
  • Highest degree of ethics and professional conduct

Preferred

  • Communications experience preferred