Manager, Partnership Activation

Inter Miami CF LLC•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The Manager, Partnership Activation manages partner-related activities, including activation and execution of contractually obligated sponsorship elements. The role builds strong relationships with current partners to support renewal and retention, while continuously improving the service and support offered to corporate partners. The manager develops partner activation strategies and programs aligned with partner marketing goals and Inter Miami CF objectives, oversees account upselling and renewals, coordinates partner hospitality and events, and supports on-site activations at home games.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 3 years of extensive and proven integrated marketing experience, with demonstrated success in media, sports partnerships, fulfillment, or entertainment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with clients, operational leaders, and senior executives.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and creatively solve day-to-day challenges.
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Strong work ethic and a team-player attitude, with a willingness to get the job done.
Proven experience managing multiple projects and timelines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of MLS and international fútbol.
Fluency in Spanish.
Knowledge of marketing, promotions, event planning, and game production.

Responsibilities

Provide the highest level of service to existing corporate partners.
Gather, plan, and execute all contractual elements for each partner.
Conceptualize, develop, and map out programs focused on achieving partners’ goals.
Act as a sponsorship agency-like consultant internally and on behalf of clients.
Collect and maintain partner KPIs, tracking partner objectives, ROI and ROO, media and promotional valuations, results, and measurements.
Create annual partner activation strategy plans for designated accounts, aligning with the commercial partnerships department and Inter Miami CF goals and objectives.
Develop big-idea creative activation programs and co-branded marketing opportunities.
Lead upsell and renewal efforts for assigned corporate partners.
Develop long-term client relationships, understand each partner’s business, and help partners achieve marketing goals through Inter Miami CF assets.
Plan and manage VIP hospitality events, unique experiences, and special events for partners.
Participate in cross-functional department meetings and provide regular updates to leadership.
Route collateral featuring the Club’s logo through appropriate review and approval processes, including sponsor artwork, radio copy, public address scripts, videos, logos, print, and web materials.
Produce partner recaps for designated accounts, assist with compiling proof-of-performance and research data, and lead assigned partner recap meetings.
Work all home games and assist with on-site partner activations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.