Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships and ensure contract fulfillment for assigned portfolio of Corporate Partners
• Consistently engage with partners via phone, e-mail, and in-person meetings to build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships
• Act as marketing consultant to partner contacts to develop and deliver impactful and measurable campaigns
• Work with 3rd party metrics providers (Nielsen, Zoomph) to analyze social media and broadcast performance to produce reporting for partners
• Compile and write event-specific recaps as well as bi-annual and season-ending recaps for corporate partners to demonstrate fulfillment and showcase ROI
• Coordinate and manage partnership assets for game days including but not limited to: production scripts, LED signage playlists, pre-game activations, halftime promotions, and hospitality experiences
• Collaborate with other D.C. United departments including Ticket Sales, Events, Operations, Community Relations, Digital, etc. to fulfill partnership assets
• Plan and execute non-game day events and promotions for partners including but not limited to: clinics, player appearances, hospitality events, and corporate meetings
• Track all partnership activation costs and strategically allocate funds to stay within fulfillment budget for each partner account
• Regularly support Corporate Sales team with renewal strategies and ideas/solutions for new prospective partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• One year of experience in partnership activation, sponsorship fulfillment, brand partnerships, or marketing partnerships in sports, entertainment, or agency environments.
• Strong work ethic and ability to take initiative
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects at once
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills and customer service-oriented demeanor
• Ability to collaborate and build positive relationships within a multitude of business environments
• Ability to think creatively as it pertains to developing marketing and activation campaigns
• Well organized with consistent attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced working environment
• Comfortable and experienced with public speaking and group presentations
• Availability to maintain a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• The selected candidate must pass a background check

Preferred