Partnership Marketing Manager

U.S. Bank • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

U.S. Bank’s Brand & Creative team is seeking a Partnership Marketing Manager to help bring our partnerships across sports, talent, and entertainment to life in meaningful, measurable ways. This role supports the planning and execution of integrated partnership activations that build brand relevance, engage audiences, and support business objectives. You’ll collaborate closely with senior marketers, internal partners, and agency teams to deliver culturally relevant programs that connect brand and business. This is an ideal opportunity for a strong executor—detail‑oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow within a fast‑moving, highly matrixed organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Six or more years of related experience in marketing with proven ability to deliver results
• A motivated marketer energized by partnerships, culture, and brand experiences.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• A strong collaborator and relationship builder.
• A clear communicator and storyteller who can translate ideas into compelling narratives.
• Comfortable using KPIs to assess performance and impact.
• A self‑starter who can operate effectively in ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience activating sponsorships, partnerships, or experiential marketing programs.
• Hands‑on experience with integrated campaigns across media, content, social, and experiential channels.
• Proven ability to work effectively with agencies and external partners.
• Advanced project management and organizational skills; able to deliver on time and on budget.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Interest in sports, entertainment, culture, and brand‑led marketing.
• Knowledge of the Financial Services industry preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred; demonstrated record of strong performance and achievement considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute marketing activations for assigned sponsorships and partnerships, aligned to brand and business goals.
• Manage partner relationships and day‑to‑day activation details with professionalism and accountability.
• Coordinate internal teams (brand, media, creative, social, communications) and external agencies to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Partner with creative and content teams to bring brand stories to life in culturally relevant ways.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure programs launch on time and within scope.
• Establish KPIs, track performance, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Prepare presentations and updates for internal stakeholders, including senior marketing leaders.
• Ensure all activations comply with regulations, policies, and brand guidelines.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level