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:

· 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 partner’s 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 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

· 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