Partnership Marketing Specialist

Rip City•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Partnership Marketing Specialist plays a vital role in managing and enhancing partnerships through relationship-building, activation, and project management. The role delivers exceptional service to partners and supports a seamless experience throughout their partnership journey. As a key point of contact for assigned partners, the specialist brings partnerships to life through thoughtful activation, client management, and cross-functional collaboration. The position manages 10–15 partners and supports Partnership Marketing Managers with Rose City Partners. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, relationship-driven, and comfortable in a dynamic, team-focused environment. Experience in corporate partnerships, client management, sports marketing, special events, or a related field is a plus but not required; candidates from diverse professional backgrounds with transferable skills and a willingness to learn are welcome.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business administration, sports management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience in partnerships, marketing, client relationship management, special events, client services, or a related field.
Strong customer service skills and experience presenting to diverse groups.
Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication.
Knowledge of the sports industry or other brand collaboration partnerships.
Commitment to supporting and participating in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing client or partner relationships and coordinating projects, activations, or events.
Experience using KORE or other partnership asset inventory or sponsorship management software.
Experience using project management platforms such as Wrike, Asana, Monday.com, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Foster strong partner relationships, focusing on activation elements and project management to enhance partnerships.
Manage 10–15 partners and support Partnership Marketing Managers with Rose City Partners.
Support onboarding for new partners and provide ongoing support through proactive communication and problem-solving.
Represent partner interests across the organization and find balanced solutions that benefit partners, the company, fans, and stakeholders.
Ensure partners understand their agreement terms and how to use the assets included in their deals.
Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned partners’ products, services, and industries to support their needs.
Identify opportunities to grow partner business spend and potential non-renewal risks, addressing concerns proactively.
Collaborate with Partnership Development and Partnership Strategy teams on quarterly retention strategies and upsell initiatives.
Coordinate partnership marketing activations and special events, ensuring deliverables are effective and aligned with partner objectives.
Manage multiple projects and activation timelines while keeping internal stakeholders and external partners informed of progress and next steps.