Partnership Strategy Analyst

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities:

• Research and identify new prospects for Sales Managers to pursue by researching identified prospects and creating individual bios/profiles and company one sheets in preparation for meetings
• Analyze third party research to create category and brand level data stories to better position to prospects
• Research sponsorship and marketing activities for our prospect’s top competitors and determine any critical updates that can impact the sales and/or pitch process.  
• Partner with Sales Managers and Strategy Director to create customized proposals and one sheets for potential prospects that align with their needs and standards for success
• Responsible for developing, introducing, and sustaining a process to track/prove ROI and ROO throughout each partnership activation and adjust where necessary
• Provide research and analysis insights to the sales and activation team during the of full partnership cycle from prospect, contract, integration, post season recaps and on-going management
• Maintain a focus on current open inventory and research new inventory options, including valuations and competitive pricing
• Maintain CRM database with current/new leads, deal sheets and available inventory
• Assist with event activation and set-up for NFL Team events and initiatives
• Assist in administrative tasks, including taking meeting notes, arranging of internal and external meeting and set-up for meetings + presentations

 Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of three years of sales, research or analysis experience
• Working knowledge of partnership activation, sponsorship and sports / entertainment marketing partnerships best practices 
• Proficiency in digital and social strategies for brands, especially in the sponsorship space
• Ability to convey thoughts, concepts and ideas through brainstorms, writing, proposals, meeting notes, research, presentation decks and best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication skills
• Professional attitude and demeanor, with a team-first, project-first focus
• Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment and demonstrate the ability to juggle multiple projects while keeping key constituents in the loop
• Able to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings. This includes working all home games and some road games as necessary
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) a plus 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.