Coordinator, Partnership Marketing

Arizona Cardinals Football Club•Tempe, AZ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL), competing in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division. The Club is one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., known for its sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, and a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives. Their vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in the community. They value putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, and driving performance. The Coordinator, Partnership Marketing is responsible for the execution and fulfillment of the Club’s corporate partnerships, which include trademark and promotional rights, stadium signage, media (broadcast, social & digital), consumer and stadium promotions, special events, community relations programs, hospitality, and cause marketing initiatives. The role focuses on delivering measurable return on investment for each assigned corporate partner, creating upsell opportunities, and ensuring the retention and renewal of existing Club partnerships.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in marketing, management, or communications, or equivalent experience.
At least 1-2 years of client account management or sponsorship experience preferred.
Skills in client service or account management with an emphasis in professional sports team or with an advertising agency.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word, and CRM.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of client service, marketing and sports and event sponsorship programs.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop outstanding internal and external business relationships.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Manage the execution and activation of the Club's corporate partnerships.
Assist in various special projects and events, while collaborating with all key stakeholders to advance the goals and priorities of the Arizona Cardinals organization.
Develop a clear understanding of partners' individual business goals and initiatives and strategize team opportunities to maximize.
Consistently identify new ways of generating incremental revenue through account upsell and renewal discussions.
Work closely with marketing/promotions, entertainment, and community relations departments to develop and implement successful promotions, charitable events, and entertainment features to ensure they meet corporate partner goals and objectives and provide maximum return on investment.
Assist with maintaining records of all asset implementation including promotions, artwork deadlines and due dates, events/functions, and communications.
Assist with production of corporate partner ROI reports that include a detailed proof of performance of all activities including documentation of all sponsorship deliverables - signage, radio & TV spots, promotional activity and results, VIP parties, tickets, program/media guide ads, and any and all marketing/sponsorship assets.
Develop strong business relationships with existing and potential corporate partners.
Effectively communicate across all areas of the company including but not limited to sales, marketing, content, community relations, team charities, ticketing, and finance departments.
Support the planning and execution of Corporate Partnerships events in collaboration with the Corporate Partnerships team.
Coordinate and execute partner fulfillment across events, including private partner events, co-branded community initiatives, and in-stadium activations.
Execute Partnership Marketing events across community, stadium, and facility platforms (e.g., Employee Combines, Youth Camps, Fantasy Football, Partner Engagement events).
Provide on-site support and leadership for pre-game hospitality, partner activations, and premium experiences at Cardinals home games and key events.
Assist in the day-to-day management of partner accounts, with the opportunity to lead select accounts under the guidance of senior team members.
Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned partners (as applicable), supporting communication, activation planning, and overall account coordination.
Track and manage timelines, assets, and deliverables to ensure partners receive all contracted elements.
Collaborate with internal departments (marketing, stadium operations, content) and external vendors to support seamless execution.
Assist in developing event recaps by coordinating content capture (photo/video) and compiling proof of performance for partners.
Coordinate scheduling and fulfillment of talent-related partnership obligations (e.g., cheerleaders, Big Red).
Assist in the planning and execution of corporate partner hospitality programs, including road trips and premium experiences.
Other duties as assigned.