Account Manager, Partnership Marketing
About The Position
Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is seeking an Account Manager, Partnership Marketing to manage and grow a portfolio of partner accounts. The role focuses on maintaining and renewing high-profile accounts, implementing partnership assets, creating and activating promotions, overseeing hospitality packages, community programs, media and signage, and identifying opportunities to deliver incremental value to partners. The Account Manager develops marketing strategies, builds sponsor and media partner relationships, and collaborates with internal teams to incorporate inventory into renewal and upsell packages. The position also partners with departments such as game presentation, community relations and ticketing on sponsored programs. The Account Manager attends Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center events to host sponsors, lead in-arena promotions and support departmental events. The role reports directly to the Vice President of Partnership Marketing. It is primarily office-based, with attendance at games and other events on evenings, weekends and holidays. Rare travel may be required, at less than 5%, and may involve air travel or overnight stays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 2–4 years of partnership account management experience required.
- Proven record of hitting goals or budgets.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft suite.
- Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to create and maintain productive, positive relationships through strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks when given clearly defined goals and objectives.
- Flexible and reliable, with a commitment to integrity and respect.
Nice To Haves
- Sports industry experience preferred.
- Agency experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with Salesforce CRM is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain, renew and grow a portfolio of high-profile accounts.
- Implement partnership assets and create and activate promotions.
- Oversee hospitality packages, community programs, media and signage.
- Develop and execute marketing strategies for accounts and initiatives.
- Establish relationships with sponsors and media partners.
- Collaborate with Partnership Development and Brand & Partner Solutions to ensure inventory is accurately incorporated into renewal and upsell packages.
- Improve and renew partner relationships by exceeding contractual deliverables and identifying and executing opportunities to drive incremental value.
- Present ideas and opportunities to grow partner businesses by staying current with their goals, objectives and competitive corporate landscapes.
- Partner with other departments on sponsored programs, including game presentation, community relations and ticketing.
- Attend Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center events to host sponsors, lead in-arena promotions and support departmental events and functions.
Benefits
- Bonus eligibility.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- HSA and FSA eligibility.
- 401(k) employer match at 4%.
- Competitive PTO policy and company holidays.
- Parental leave policy, eligible after 6 months of service.
- Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availability.
- Free onsite lunch Monday through Thursday.
- Onsite barista bar.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
