Manager, Corporate Partnerships Activation

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

Columbus Crew is currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motived Manager Partnership Activation to join a dynamic team working within the Corporate Partnership department to optimize various partner relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage an assigned book of corporate partners and their activation elements.
Fulfill contract agreements and provide a high level of service and consultation in addition to day-to-day account management while understanding partners business and their goals/objectives for their partnership with the Columbus Crew
Develop and execute strategies for renewals and expansion of existing partnerships.
Responsible for tracking and monitoring clients assets and monthly inventory needs
Build effective working relationships with other Crew departments including Ticket Sales Operations Community Relations Digital Marketing etc. to strategize fulfillment of all partnership assets
Act as corporate marketing consultant to partner contacts to develop and deliver on impactful effective and measurable sponsorship platforms
Track all partnership fulfillment costs and strategically allocate funds to stay within fulfillment budget for each partner account
Manage and execute partner activations VIP experiences hospitality spaces sweepstakes promotions and other elements during matchdays
Compile and create event specific recaps midseason recaps and end-of-year recaps for all assigned corporate partners to demonstrate asset fulfillment and ROI
Regularly support Corporate Partnerships Sales team with communications and ideas/solutions for current partners and prospective partners while ensuring partnership elements comply with team stadium and league guidelines
Manage various projects or disciplines within the Corporate Partnerships department that will positively impact the entire team and their strategy for current and new partners.

Required Skills Experience & Abilities:

Four-year college degree in Sports Management Marketing Business or other relevant field preferred
Minimum 4-6 years of professional sports marketing sales activation and/or agency experience
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Team-oriented and self-sufficient with good judgment
Ability to multi-task be proactive and take initiative
Very strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
Flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced working environment
Ability to think quick on your feet and to handle conflict resolution
Ability to think creatively as it pertains to developing marketing and activation campaigns
Well organized with consistent attention to detail
Comfortable and experienced with public speaking and group presentations
Ability to work nights weekends and holidays

Required Experience:

Manager

Position Summary:Columbus Crew is currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motived Manager Partnership Activation to join a dynamic team working within the Corporate Partnership department to optimize various partner relationships. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Manage an assigned book of c...

Position Summary:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage an assigned book of corporate partners and their activation elements.
Fulfill contract agreements and provide a high level of service and consultation in addition to day-to-day account management while understanding partners business and their goals/objectives for their partnership with the Columbus Crew
Develop and execute strategies for renewals and expansion of existing partnerships.
Responsible for tracking and monitoring clients assets and monthly inventory needs
Build effective working relationships with other Crew departments including Ticket Sales Operations Community Relations Digital Marketing etc. to strategize fulfillment of all partnership assets
Act as corporate marketing consultant to partner contacts to develop and deliver on impactful effective and measurable sponsorship platforms
Track all partnership fulfillment costs and strategically allocate funds to stay within fulfillment budget for each partner account
Manage and execute partner activations VIP experiences hospitality spaces sweepstakes promotions and other elements during matchdays
Compile and create event specific recaps midseason recaps and end-of-year recaps for all assigned corporate partners to demonstrate asset fulfillment and ROI
Regularly support Corporate Partnerships Sales team with communications and ideas/solutions for current partners and prospective partners while ensuring partnership elements comply with team stadium and league guidelines
Manage various projects or disciplines within the Corporate Partnerships department that will positively impact the entire team and their strategy for current and new partners.

Required Skills Experience & Abilities:

Four-year college degree in Sports Management Marketing Business or other relevant field preferred
Minimum 4-6 years of professional sports marketing sales activation and/or agency experience
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Team-oriented and self-sufficient with good judgment
Ability to multi-task be proactive and take initiative
Very strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
Flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced working environment
Ability to think quick on your feet and to handle conflict resolution
Ability to think creatively as it pertains to developing marketing and activation campaigns
Well organized with consistent attention to detail
Comfortable and experienced with public speaking and group presentations
Ability to work nights weekends and holidays