Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

Syracuse Crunch•Syracuse, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Syracuse Crunch are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Coordinator to execute sponsorship activations and collaborate across departments to ensure fulfillment of partnership assets. This position will also be responsible for selling a full portfolio of assets, building strong relationships and delivering high-level customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Desire to start and grow a career in the sports industry
Prior experience in sales, account management or service is preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills
Ability to function in fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Available to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings and weekends
Position is required to work all home games
High energy, ability to remain focused on sales goals and work independently

Responsibilities

Be day-to-day contact and manage contract fulfillment for several current corporate partners to ensure that clients receive superior service
Draft select sponsorship proposals
Coordinate and attend sponsor events
Assist with game day events and activations for corporate partners, including but not limited to special activations, pregame, in-game and intermission promotions, hospitality events, promotional activations and displays
Collect, analyze, prepare and deliver proof of performance materials for partners throughout the year
Work with internal departments to identify and develop new sponsorable inventory
Spearhead initiatives for the team’s Mental Wellness Campaign, including coordinating internal and external events
Identify opportunities to enhance sales assets, plans and processes to deliver partner results
Generate revenue using all sales methods, including cold calls, prospecting/research, referrals, personal appointments and person-to-person contact at Crunch games
Sell full portfolio of Crunch assets including sponsorship, suites, party stage, full and partial season tickets, flex packages, group tickets and special ticket plans year-round
Maintain and manage customer contact information in existing CRM database
Actively prospect new contacts throughout Central New York
Establish relationships to create repeat business
Develop and execute select theme and group nights
Additional responsibilities as assigned by Chief Operating Officer