Responsibilities

• Asset Fulfillment: Ensure all contractual elements are delivered accurately, on time, and aligned with brand standards
• Project Management: Confidently and efficiently lead projects as defined by the Director, Partnership Marketing. In addition, assist the Director, Partnership Marketing with assigned initiatives
• Relationship Management: Acts as the primary day-to-day liaison between Arizona Athletics and a roster of 20+ high-profile corporate partners
• Performance Tracking: Designs and delivers reports, mid-season recaps, and end of season recaps proving Return on Investment (ROI) to sponsors. Integrates storytelling into recaps and advances partner KPI’s
• Event & Experiential Execution: Leads in-market promotions, hospitality, and brand presence at game-days and live events
• Revenue Growth: Supports overall department sales goals by upselling existing sponsors and securing renewals
• Organizational Analysis: Work directly with the Director of Partnership Marketing to continuously evaluate and improve internal processes to enhance efficiency and partner satisfaction
• Vendor Management: Works directly with external vendors of ASE for events, signage, tailgates, media, etc.
• Innovation: Partner with analytics resources to evaluate brand exposure, engagement, and return on objectives
• Sales Support: Collaborates with the sales and strategy teams to create unique campaigns and assets, keeping pace with the changing landscape of college athletics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Team first attitude
• 5+ years of experience in partnership marketing, activation, or account management
• Willingness and ability to go above and beyond for internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated success renewing and upselling at a high rate of success
• Experience working and interfacing with six and seven figure partners
• Experience working in sports, entertainment, or live events
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Creative Suite

Preferred

• Experience in professional sports or college athletics
• Experience working with CRM systems and sponsorship analytics tools
• Experience reviewing and understanding partnership contracts
• Experience managing junior level employees