Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify brand-enhancing prospects with whom to partner to drive revenue and amplify the CityPickle brand.
• Develop creative, brand-consistent decks, media and collateral to pitch CityPickle to potential sponsors and partners.
• Implement outreach to prospective contacts to initiate partnership discussions and build partnerships pipeline.
• Create compelling partnership proposals, negotiate sponsorship agreements, and close deals that align with both CityPickle’s and brand partner’s goals and objectives.
• Work collaboratively with CityPickle team members and external partners to manage brand partnerships and ensure deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Programming teams to ensure consistent messaging and promotion of partnerships (sponsored event descriptions, social media posts, newsletter mentions, creative assets, etc).
• Spearhead sponsorship-driven events including strategy and execution to drive revenue and amplify brand reach.
• Strategize growth marketing partnership opportunities with brand-enhancing community groups that drive new customer acquisition.
• Use visual assets and data to develop compelling presentations and case studies that showcase successful partnership outcomes and ensure renewals.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in partnerships, sponsorships, sales, business development, or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, Communications, or related field.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Slack, CRM platforms (ideally HubSpot) and creative platforms (ideally Canva).
• Bright energy, a collaborative spirit, integrity, and a drive for excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively network and collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Innovative thinker with a strategic mindset and a passion for creative problem solving.
• Excellent writing, pitch deck preparation, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred

• Passion for the power of sports, especially pickleball, to create a healthy and happy lifestyle
• Existing agency and brand-direct relationships across key categories (CPG, Financial Services, Insurance, Tech, AI, Entertainment, Automotive, Beverages, etc)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• A collaborative and innovative work environment with a mission-driven focus
• CityPickle is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply.