Manager, Partnership Marketing

Angel City•Santa Monica, CA

6h•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

At Angel City FC, the Manager of Partnership Marketing serves as the primary relationship builder and strategist for assigned corporate partners. The role brings partnerships to life across game-day activations, digital campaigns, community events, and other touchpoints, with a focus on excellent client management, creative execution, revenue growth, and championing the ACFC brand. The manager works closely with cross-functional teams and sponsorship leadership to turn partner goals into impactful activations. The role also attends all future home games and special events to manage assigned partner activations and contributes to department projects and partner-facing presentations.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–4 years of high-level account management and/or partnership activation experience; sports sponsorship experience preferred.
Ability to establish strong relationships, manage expectations, and communicate with courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to set priorities and courses of action while handling multiple tasks and projects.
Ability to adapt quickly to change while maintaining attention to detail.
Expert time-management skills.
Self-starter mentality.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of sponsorship measurement tools and processes.
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to contribute as a team player to Angel City FC’s success and represent the club positively among corporate and community partners.

Nice To Haves

Sports sponsorship experience.
NWSL and professional soccer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Represent Angel City FC as the main contact for assigned corporate partners.
Manage sponsorship activations with other departments to ensure strong execution, customer service, and fulfillment of corporate partner deliverables, including intellectual property rights, game-day and in-market activations, television, radio, digital, social, print media, tickets, hospitality, and special events.
Plan and execute events, promotions, experiences, and community activities for partners and Angel City FC.
Develop and implement marketing and activation strategies based on partner needs and potential revenue and upsell opportunities.
Work with internal departments to compile and share research, data, success rates, and market trends with partners.
Evaluate partner goals and objectives and recommend additional assets for their consideration.
Contribute to and manage assigned department projects, including signage tracking, digital implementation and partner-post frequency, and media inventory management.
Build and support relationships with agencies, day-to-day contacts, and account executives on behalf of Angel City FC.
Develop and present season recaps and incremental investment presentations.
Attend all future home games and special events to manage assigned partner activations.
Stay informed about market trends and provide recommendations to the department and applicable clients.