Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day partnership marketing & activation programming with the client’s cross-functional teams (partnerships , brands, media, PR, social , etc.) and relevant agency partners in connection with client’s sports & entertainment partnership marketing platforms
• Develop and implement partnership strategy and activation; evaluate additional sponsorship opportunities and support contract negotiations as appropriate
• Spearhead research and analytics efforts across client deliverables
• Provide strategic thinking and recommendations for client and agency at large
• Liaise with wider account team providing connectivity across all workstreams
• Lead and mentor direct reports

Requirements

• A minimum of 8+ years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience in the sports and entertainment industries (specific disciplines could include, sponsorship marketing or event marketing)
• Prior experience in managing the development and implementation of partnership marketing strategies and activation s on behalf of a client or brand
• Prior experience managing a team/individuals
• Prior experience managing day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, and vendors
• Prior experience with sponsorship contract negotiations
• Understanding of, and practical experience with, event marketing operations and logistics
• Proven ability to prioritize workflow, manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects across large cross-functional teams independently and diligently while delivering pre-defined goals
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with client /account management experience required
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, and to problem-solve independently and in groups

Preferred

Benefits

• robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.