Manager, Partnership Development

Allied Sports • New York, NY

6h • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Allied Sports is hiring a Manager of Partnership Development to join their fast-growing team and support revenue-driven opportunities for Allied Sports’ property clients. The Manager of Partnership Development will be a key revenue-generating member of the Allied Sports Partnership Sales team, responsible for sourcing and progressing large-scale, integrated marketing partnerships. The Manager, Partnership Development will report to SVP, Partnership Development.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Highly motivated, proactive, self-starter
• Deep understanding of the sports marketing and media landscapes
• Proven ability to prospect and cultivate leads
• Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and priorities at once
• Excellent time management, relationship, written and oral communication skills
• Collaborative, team-player with an inclusive and results-driven mindset
• Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours occasionally as needed (which could include weekends)
• Proficient in Microsoft suite

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Allied Sports Partnership Development Team to identify & pursue qualified prospects
• Responsible for developing and creatively calling on a prospect pipeline through existing brand and agency relationships, network referrals, and cold calls, for potential partnership opportunities with regional, national, and international brands
• Execute a consistent, high-volume sales strategy specific to property client needs
• Conduct initial brand calls with prospective brands to discover objectives and further qualify brand
• Facilitate internal collaboration for proposal development across consumer insights, category trends, and data-driven storytelling into sales approach and materials
• Collaborate with the internal Strategy & Solutions division to liaise in the development of customized sales materials that align with prospective partner's brand/business objectives
• Establish and build relationships with client stakeholders in addition to key brand prospects
• Prepare materials and updates for client calls, property meetings, and internal Partnership Development discussions
• Create and deliver regular sales forecasting and pipeline reporting for VP and SVP of Partnership Development

Benefits

• Bonus Potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed