Manager, Corporate Partnerships Activation

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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:

Support Partnership Activation team on a portfolio of local partnership accounts. Proactively and consistently engage with partners to build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships

Coordinate and execute key elements of assigned partner contracts while understanding partner’s business and their goals/objectives for their partnership with Columbus Crew

Responsible for tracking and monitoring client’s 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

Assist in the planning and execution of department events such as annual Client Trip and hospitality/prospecting functions

Analyze media valuations, demographic/psychographic metrics and other industry trends.

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. Such disciplines could include community relations projects, social media strategies, club events, hospitality programs, etc.

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