Partnership Activation Manager - Long Beach Amphitheater

ASM Global•Long Beach, CA

4d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Lead and manage Partnership Activation with oversight of corporate partnership relationships while coordinating the execution, fulfillment, and implementation of all sponsorship assets and promotional elements for venue events. This role serves as the operational bridge between partnerships, sales, event operations, and internal stakeholders to ensure all contractual obligations are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years industry experience, including high-level partnership activation experience at the manager level or above with previous people management experience
Expert time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines on numerous concurrent projects
Excellent spelling, grammar, proofreading skills, and a strong ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Proficient in all Microsoft Office and G Suite products, KORE Software, Photoshop, and third-party research tools
Expertise across a variety of digital and social media channels
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to establish solid relationships, effectively manage expectations
Ability to set priorities and courses of action for multiple tasks and projects with minimal supervision
Attention to detail
Ability to prepare, understand and monitor activation budgets
Understanding of legal processes and ability to comprehend complex partnership agreements
Flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to changes while maintaining high levels of productivity
Able to work flexible and irregular hours (including evenings, weekends, and special events)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage Partnership Activation with oversight of existing corporate partnerships
Direct resource allocation, personnel management, departmental reporting, and administrative operations
Develop team policies, processes, best practices, partner communications, and operational approach with Northwestern Athletics stakeholders
Provide ongoing leadership, coaching, and professional development to the Partnership Activation team to maintain high performance and culture
Manage departmental growth opportunities while maintaining strong partner relationships
Collaborate with RFGP colleagues and partners secured by the Partnership Sales team to understand partner objectives and priorities, unlocking additional value for partners and the property on an annual basis
Participate in ongoing client engagement through in-person meetings, conference calls, and written correspondence
Assist in developing partnership proposals and presentations for new business and renewals to ensure deliverables align with partner ROI expectations
Execute sponsor and partner deliverables as outlined in contracts and agreements
Coordinate and manage the implementation and fulfillment of partnership assets including IP rights, gameday and in-market activations, media placements, hospitality, and special events
Oversee execution of partners’ in-venue assets including LED displays, static signage, concourse branding, suites, and promotional placements
Manage fulfillment timelines for signage, digital assets, promotions, and in-venue activations
Coordinate asset deployment for concerts, sporting events, family shows, and special events
Manage event-specific promotions, giveaways, and themed activations
Attend events to ensure all sponsor and promotional elements are installed, maintained, and executed properly
Work closely with Sales, Partnerships, Operations, Box Office, Production, and other internal teams to coordinate partnership execution
Liaise with external promoters, partners, and vendors to ensure successful implementation of sponsorship plans
Proactively coordinate internal teams to ensure readiness for partnership implementation across all event and venue touchpoints
Maintain inventory of signage, promotional materials, and branded assets
Track usage, condition, and storage of partnership assets
Coordinate installation, removal, and updates of venue signage and branded elements
Track fulfillment progress and completion for all partnership agreements
Prepare timelines, artwork specifications, creative guidelines, and implementation deadlines
Lead processes for consistent documentation, year-long ROI tracking, and customized year-end partnership summaries for current partners
Maintain organized records of contracts, deliverables, and execution details