Manager, Partnership Activation

Job Summary

• Gain keen understanding of the partner’s business objectives to develop compelling marketing and activation programs to maximize the partnership value for both the partner and the Team


• Extensive knowledge of the entire category and industry of which partners are included


• Manage partnership communications, including regular outreach calls, recap meetings, and presentations

• Manage the partnership through the entirety of its lifecycle, from onboarding through renewal

• 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


• Represent the Team at various networking events and participate in other League, Team, and community events


• Build relationships with all decision makers and influencers of partnerships

• Proven history of successfully driving revenue for a premium rights holder


• Ability to manage complex marketing partnerships


• Professional approach that results in a level of trust and respect with internal stakeholders, maintaining a team first attitude that ensures team goals are achieved 


• Work game days, weekends, and special events to entertain existing partners and new business prospects


• Ability to travel as required for success


• Extensive and proven integrated marketing experience with demonstrated success in the media, sports sponsorship, fulfillment or entertainment fields required


• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives


• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and creatively solve day-to-day challenges