Corporate Partnerships Activation Coordinator

Job Summary

• Act as the primary liaison between Sponsors and the organization to facilitate execution of assigned sponsorship agreements.
• Collaborate with sales colleagues to ensure a full understanding of client Activation objectives and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate with internal departments and any 3rd party companies. Opens a New Window. to properly execute contractual activation assets received by sponsors.
• Manage all aspects of activation asset execution, with emphasis on clients with television, radio, internet, print, and hospitality assets.
• Maintain detailed planning records.
• Track expenses and manage budgets related to execution of sponsorship agreements.
• Present detailed reporting on sponsorship execution, including affidavits, photographs, and program summaries.
• Facilitate ongoing client engagement through meetings, conference calls, and written correspondence.
• Maintain awareness of sponsorship/market trends and knowledge relative to what corporate partners and their like competitors are executing in other markets and/or professional leagues.
• Maintain thorough communication with Manager/Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships Activation regarding all sponsor account activity.
• Manage one or more of the following projects for the Corporate Partnerships Activation team: draft day event, tournaments, in-season practice suite hospitality, or training camp events
• Travel as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration, Activation, Communications, Marketing or a related area of study.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a sponsorship or marketing role.
• Experience managing multiple accounts at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
• Ability to simultaneously manage a high level of detail across multiple clients and projects.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining high levels of productivity and effectiveness under pressure.
• Ability to work well within a team environment, offering assistance and support to team members whenever necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to balance internal priorities with client expectations.
• Must be flexible regarding work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.