Partnership Marketing Manager

Responsibilities

• Exceptionally fulfill and manage all partnership contractual elements within specific deadlines and achieve set goals.
• Contribute to overall department revenue goals through current partnership renewals and upsell opportunities.
• Work collaboratively across internal departments and stakeholders for partnership asset fulfillment and alignment of programs and initiatives.
• Maintain a frequent cadence with partners for consistent communication, development of assets and evaluation of KPIs that align with a structured plan to measure and execute contracted assets.
• Prepare for internal or external meetings with action plans, agendas and follow up notes.
• Assist in managing the budget and reporting expenses related to the partners assigned.
• Maintain accurate and detailed reporting processes for fulfillment, contracts and touchpoints in KORE.
• Utilize Tableau to ensure accuracy in reporting and measure fulfillment.
• Direct partners on best practices for activation
• Assist in fulfillment for game days and during special events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with a preferred focus in Sport Management, Marketing and or Business and equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of work experience in sports-related marketing, events, client services and/or media is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. Knowledge and experience of KORE/Two Circles or related CRM, DIGIDECK and Sponsor United is preferred.
• Ability to work nights/weekends/holidays (as required) for related Sabres and Bandits games along with special events. Some travel may be required.

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience of KORE/Two Circles or related CRM, DIGIDECK and Sponsor United is preferred.
• Preferred focus in Sport Management, Marketing and or Business.

Benefits

• Medical Plans: Comprehensive and affordable medical plans; supplemental vision care, dental care, life insurance coverage, fully paid, short and long-term disability and life insurance coverage.
• Investments: 401(k) with employer matching; annual discretionary defined employer contributions
• Paid Time Off: Paid Volunteer Days
• Sabres Experience: (up to 4) Comp tickets to Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Americans when available
• Wellness: Annual Health & Wellness fair, monthly wellness initiatives including but not limited to lunch & learns, fitness classes and challenges.
• Sabres Family: many annual social events for employees and their families to enjoy, including various holiday parties and activities. DEI committee with annual initiatives, ERG (Employee Resource Groups), Community Volunteer opportunities and more.