Manager, Corporate Partnerships Activation

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