Corporate Partnerships Activation Manager

OC Sports & Entertainment•Anaheim, CA

13d•$69,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Partnerships Activation Manager will play a pivotal role by managing Corporate Partnership Accounts in the Corporate Partnerships department. This role will work closely with Corporate Partners and internal departments to ensure we align with key objectives to drive mutual success. This role is primarily responsible for successfully implementing contractual elements pertaining to OCVIBE, Honda Center, ARTIC, and The Grove of Anaheim Corporate Partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with corporate partners
Proficient with standard PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable in a client-facing environment, including participation in conference calls and in-person meetings
Adept at collaborating and communicating with multiple internal departments
Demonstrated ability to manage numerous moving parts, with multiple accounts and activations running concurrently
Strong attention to detail
Proven ability to produce high-quality, client-facing deliverables that require accuracy and precision
Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously; detail-oriented and able to perform effectively under pressure
Proactive, solution-oriented, professional, adaptable, with a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

Manage assigned Corporate Partnership Accounts
Cultivate and build strong relationships with Corporate Partners
Successfully fulfill each element of a sponsorship agreement by working with other internal departments
Manage and track all assets through internal documents
Understand Corporate Partners’ Key Objectives, Values, and Missions and identify ways they align with the key initiatives of the OCVIBE, Honda Center, ARTIC, and The Grove of Anaheim
Be timely in all communication with Corporate Partners and Internal departments
Continuously having an open dialogue with each partner by having regular cadence calls and touchpoints, which include sharing proof of performance, discussing deployment of assets, and sharing upcoming initiatives and hospitality events
Work closely with the sales team to provide updates on the account, feedback, and developing strategies
Prepare and create a comprehensive end-of-season recap for all partners that tells an impactful story
Attend frequent internal meetings with other departments, provide partner updates, and communicate partner initiatives
Act as the activation lead on Honda Center and the Grove of Anaheim Events (based on assigned schedule) and perform a pre-event walk-through to ensure all proper creatives are running and activations are correctly staged
Manage one-off account requests, including but not limited to ticket requests, gifting, hospitality, etc.
Manage and lead venue-specific signage and activations of an entity
Perform other projects as assigned