Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing

Tucson, AZ (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years exp

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own and manage the Partnership Marketing internship program while leading project execution, sponsor relationships, and ROI-driven campaigns across events and activations.

  • Own internship program logistics and talent development
  • Lead project execution and partner communications

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Asset Fulfillment: Ensure all contractual elements are delivered accurately, on time, and aligned with brand standards
  • Project Management: Confidently and efficiently lead projects as defined by the Director, Partnership Marketing. In addition, assist the Director, Partnership Marketing with assigned initiatives
  • Relationship Management: Acts as the primary day-to-day liaison between Arizona Athletics and a roster of 20+ high-profile corporate partners
  • Performance Tracking: Designs and delivers reports, mid-season recaps, and end of season recaps proving Return on Investment (ROI) to sponsors. Integrates storytelling into recaps and advances partner KPI’s
  • Event & Experiential Execution: Leads in-market promotions, hospitality, and brand presence at game-days and live events
  • Revenue Growth: Supports overall department sales goals by upselling existing sponsors and securing renewals
  • Organizational Analysis: Work directly with the Director of Partnership Marketing to continuously evaluate and improve internal processes to enhance efficiency and partner satisfaction
  • Vendor Management: Works directly with external vendors of ASE for events, signage, tailgates, media, etc.
  • Innovation: Partner with analytics resources to evaluate brand exposure, engagement, and return on objectives
  • Sales Support: Collaborates with the sales and strategy teams to create unique campaigns and assets, keeping pace with the changing landscape of college athletics

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Team first attitude
  • 5+ years of experience in partnership marketing, activation, or account management
  • Willingness and ability to go above and beyond for internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrated success renewing and upselling at a high rate of success
  • Experience working and interfacing with six and seven figure partners
  • Experience working in sports, entertainment, or live events
  • Experience in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Creative Suite

Preferred

  • Experience in professional sports or college athletics
  • Experience working with CRM systems and sponsorship analytics tools
  • Experience reviewing and understanding partnership contracts
  • Experience managing junior level employees