Associate, Partnerships Strategy (Denver Summit FC)

Legends•Denver, CO

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us! Denver Summit FC is Colorado's professional women's soccer club, proudly holding the distinction of being the National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) 16th franchise. Our unwavering mission is to cultivate the preeminent professional soccer club globally, achieved through deep and meaningful engagement with Denver's dynamic and multifaceted communities. At the heart of Denver Summit's operations is a dedicated ownership group led by Rob Cohen, alongside a collective of impassioned local and national investors. This blend of local roots and broad support underscores our dedication to both Colorado and the wider soccer community. Working for Denver Summit offers a unique chance to be part of a pioneering effort, shaping the future of women's sports. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where creativity and initiative are encouraged. As the newest franchise in the NWSL, we are committed to building a world-class organization both on and off the pitch. The Associate, Partnerships Strategy will be a key member of the Partnerships team, supporting strategic partnership development for Denver Summit FC. This individual will assist with business intelligence, category research, creative asset ideation, and the development of sales materials-including custom pitch presentations and research briefs-with the goal of supporting the sales team to secure large-scale, multi-year partnerships with brands seeking to maximize their engagement with high-profile sports platforms. This role involves day-to-day project management and will continue to expand in scope, offering opportunities to contribute to overall business growth. The position reports to the Senior Director, Partnership Sales.

Requirements

Proven track record in successfully working with and navigating internal and external stakeholders
Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with C-level executives and senior leadership.
Excellent presentation, communication, time management and interpersonal skills
Capacity to work in partnership with the sales team to meet challenging sales objectives in a high profile, competitive marketplace
Self-starter with ability to network and create relationships while working efficiently in a fast-paced sales environment
Creativity to develop strategic and purpose-driven solutions
Experience creating sales pitches, decks, or similar materials
Self-motivated with entrepreneurial spirit and attention to detail
Superior computer skills including a high level of macOS, Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and various creative and web-based software.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sports Management, Sales, Marketing, or related field
2+ years of experience in sports / entertainment (or similar), experience in partnership strategy, marketing, women's sports, or sales preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience in Asana or other project management platform a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the sales team throughout extended partnership sales cycles
Conduct sponsorship category analysis, brand/executive briefs, and property/project tracking reports for Denver Summit FC
Provide strategic research on potential prospects, including company backgrounds, platform activations, financial overviews, and industry trends
Perform extensive company and executive research to support strategic brand engagement
Generate creative idea-centric opportunities in response to client briefs
Partner with internal and external teams to plan, ideate, and execute partnership pitch presentations and proposals, including platform development and program thought starters
Serve as a cross-departmental liaison, including with Legends Global Insights, to develop compelling go-to-market narratives and sales materials
Provide support in the coordination and execution of client and prospect gifting
Monitor and share relevant developments in the sports and entertainment industry
Identify opportunities to enhance partner visibility and engagement through experiential marketing, digital campaigns, and community initiatives
Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, with a strong focus on task execution and meeting deadlines
Participate in events, promotions, client entertainment, game-day activations, and other activities as required
Build strong peer-level relationships, contribute to a collaborative team environment, and positively represent Legends across all engagements
Perform gameday duties related to partnerships, as assigned
Willingness to travel and work across multiple time zones as needed