Manager, Partnership Marketing

Responsibilities

• Represent Angel City FC as the main contact for assigned corporate partners
• Manage sponsorship activations by working with other departments to ensure a high level of execution, best-in-class customer service, and fulfillment of corporate partner deliverables that may include, but not limited to, IP rights, game day, and in-market activations, television, radio, digital, social, print media, tickets, hospitality, and special events
• Plan and execute events, promotions, experiences, and community activities on behalf of partners and Angel City FC
• Develop and implement new and creative marketing and activation strategies based on partners’ needs and potential new revenue and upsell opportunities
• Work with internal departments to compile and share research, data, success rate, and market trends with partners
• Consistently evaluate current partner goals and objectives and recommend additional assets for their consideration
• Contribute to and manage assigned department projects, which may include signage tracking, digital implementation and frequency of partner posts, media inventory management, etc.
• Build and support relationships with all agencies, day-to-day contacts, and account executives on behalf of Angel City FC
• Develop and present season recaps and incremental investment presentations
• Attend all future home games and special events to manage assigned partner activations

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-4 years of high-level account management and/or partnership activation experience; sports sponsorship preferred
• Ability to establish strong relationships, effectively manage expectations, and provide information with extraordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Ability to establish priorities and courses of action for handling multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Expert time management skills
• Self-starter mentality
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of sponsorship measurement tools and processes
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• NWSL and professional soccer knowledge preferred

Benefits

• Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K plan
• Flexible PTO policy
• Paid Parental Leave
• Cell Phone reimbursement
• Snacks and beverages
• Dog-Friendly HQ in Santa Monica
• Complimentary tickets to home games