Manager, Partnership Marketing

Arizona Cardinals•Tempe, AZ

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Partnership Marketing is responsible for execution and fulfillment of the Club’s corporate partnerships, consisting of Club trademark and promotional rights, stadium signage, media (broadcast, social & digital), consumer promotions, stadium promotions, special events, community relations programs, hospitality, and cause marketing initiatives, all with a with a focus on delivering measurable return on investment for each assigned corporate partner relationship. In addition to creating upsell opportunities for corporate partners and focused on the retention and renewal of existing Club partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university or equivalent experience in marketing, management, or communications
Minimum five (5) years of client account management or sponsorship experience
Skills in client service or account management with an emphasis in professional sports team or with a sports and entertainment marketing agency
Strong understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word, and CRM
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong understanding of client service, marketing and sports and event sponsorship programs
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to develop outstanding internal and external business relationships
Proactive problem solver, possessing a strong work ethic
Good attitude and a commitment to teamwork
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours will vary depending on business needs
Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check

Responsibilities

Manage the execution and activation of the Club's corporate partnerships
Assist in various special projects and tentpole events, while collaborating with all key stakeholders to advance the goals and priorities of the Arizona Cardinals organization
Develop a clear understanding of partners' individual business goals and initiatives and strategize team opportunities to maximize
Consistently identify new ways of generating incremental revenue through account upsell and renewal discussions
Work closely with marketing/promotions, entertainment, and community relations departments to develop and implement successful promotions, charitable events, and entertainment features to ensure they meet corporate partner goals and objectives and provide maximum return on investment
Assist with maintaining records of all asset implementation including ticket logs, costs, promotions, artwork deadlines and due dates, events/functions, and communications
Assist with production of corporate partner ROI reports that include a detailed proof of performance of all activities including documentation of all sponsorship deliverables.
Assist with the planning and execution of Club related special events
Develop strong business relationships with existing and potential corporate partner.
Effectively communicate across all areas of the company including but not limited to sales, marketing, content, community relations, foundation, ticketing, and finance departments
Work closely with the corporate sales and partnership solutions teams to manage partnerships, and to ensure that current partners receive superior service and comprehensive fulfillment and execution of all contractual elements
Accountability to keep sponsorship CRM and inventory system up to date for assigned corporate partners
Manage, train, and support the professional development of Partnership Marketing colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality performance
Other duties as assigned