Manager, Partnership Activation

Washington Spirit•Falls Church, VA

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington Spirit is hiring a Manager, Partnership Activation. You’ll report directly to the Director Partnership Activation and manage a high-level client portfolio by planning, executing, servicing, and day-to-day managing partnership activations. This role is an integral part of the team that will ensure Washington Spirit partners receive the best-in-class service and maintain revenue for the club. The ideal candidate has a strong desire to go above and beyond for clients who can showcase the values of Washington Spirit, and experience with high-level, cross-functional partnership activation.

Requirements

Minimum of 4+ years of high-level account management and/or partnership activation experience; sports sponsorship preferred
Ability to establish strong relationships, effectively manage expectations and provide information with extraordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality
Strong communication skills including written, verbal and interpersonal
Ability to establish priorities and courses of action for handling multiple tasks and projects
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining high level attention to detail
Expert time management skills
Expert project management skills
Self-starter mentality
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of sponsorship measurement tools and processes
Ability and desire to work in fast-paced environment
Be a team player and contribute to the general success of Washington Spirit across all facets, including positively representing Washington Spirit among all corporate and community partners
Must be available to work all Washington Spirit home matches and partner events.
All applicants must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

NWSL and professional soccer knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Represent Washington Spirit as the main contact for assigned corporate partners
Manage sponsorship activations for assigned clients by working with other departments to ensure a high level of execution, best-in-class customer service and fulfillment of corporate partner deliverables that may include but not limited to, IP rights, game day and in-market activations, television, radio, digital, social, print media, tickets, hospitality, and special events
Deliver expert client relationship management skills and team leadership skills
Plan and execute events, promotions, experiences, and community activities on behalf of partners and Washington Spirit
Develop and implement new and creative marketing and activation strategies based on partners’ needs and potential new revenue and upsell opportunities
Work with internal departments to compile and share research, data, success rate and market trends with partners
Consistently evaluate current partner goals and objectives and recommend additional assets for their consideration
Build and support relationships for select client portfolio with all agencies, day-to-day contacts and account executives on behalf of Washington Spirit
Create and present end of season partnership recaps
Attend all future home games and special events to manage assigned partner activations
Stay up to date with market trends and provide recommendations to department and applicable clients to ensure Washington Spirit’s continued success and forward thinking