Manager, Partner Development

BANNER SEVENTEEN•Boston, MA

1d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Manager, Partner Development focuses on implementing partner assets such as in-market/arena activation, branded content creation, social media campaigns, online and retail promotions, community-based programs, and event planning execution. This role requires cross-collaboration between Partner Sales, Partner Strategy, Business Intelligence & Community Engagement groups to ensure the delivery of best-in-class integrated partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and related experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate partnership activation or client service
Consistent track record of building and maintaining positive relationships
Broad understanding of partnership platforms, content, social media, community engagement, branding, and in-market activation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to multitask and adapt to evolving business environments and situations
Willingness and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Self-starter with ability to own projects as well as ability to work within a team to accomplish goals
Open to travel as needed for out of market activations and meetings

Nice To Haves

prior experience from a team, league, property, or sports/brand marketing agency is a plus

Responsibilities

Build and develop internal employee and external client relationships
Work cross-functionally to build and implement pre-season planning sessions, action plans and all marketing, media, social, community relationships, promotions, and events for assigned Partners
Lead day-to-day planning and execution of all assigned partners' contractual elements, including traditional media assets, digital and social platforms, in-market promotions, in-stadium activation, hospitality, experiential, and community programs
Manage and track sponsorship asset delivery and budgets reporting out on status update on a regular basis
Present season long activation plans to Partners and capture feedback for continuous improvement
Partner to develop and deliver ways to measure marketing partnership deals, platforms, and value to partners
Drive mid and end of season recap process from start to finish with all assigned Partners
Handle all tracking and reporting value of partnership initiatives and objectives
Be responsible for and contribute to game day set up and break down in-arena
Onboard and assimilate new Partners to the Celtics organization
Work to achieve and/or exceed organization and department renewal revenue targets