Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing

Arizona Cardinals Football Club•Tempe, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior 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. Create 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
At least six (6) 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

Lead the strategic execution, activation, and overall management of the Club’s corporate partnership portfolio, ensuring best-in-class service, innovation, and delivery against partner objectives
Serve as a senior relationship manager and trusted advisor to corporate partners by developing a deep understanding of each partner’s business priorities, marketing initiatives, and long-term objectives to identify opportunities that maximize value and impact
Drive partnership growth through proactive account management, including renewal strategy development, upsell opportunities, and identification of new revenue-generating initiatives across Club assets and platforms
Oversee the planning and execution of high-profile Club initiatives, tentpole events, and special projects while collaborating cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support broader organizational goals and strategic priorities of the Arizona Cardinals
Partner closely with departments including marketing, content, entertainment, community relations, foundation, ticketing, finance, and operations to develop and implement integrated partner activations, promotions, community programs, and experiential initiatives that deliver measurable return on investment
Lead the development and presentation of comprehensive partnership recap and ROI reports, providing detailed proof-of-performance analysis, strategic insights, and recommendations to enhance partner value and retention
Manage and oversee all aspects of partnership fulfillment and execution, ensuring contractual obligations are delivered accurately, efficiently, and at the highest standard
Maintain accountability for sponsorship CRM systems, inventory tracking, asset management, and internal reporting processes to ensure operational excellence and organizational alignment
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective corporate partners, representing the organization with professionalism and a high level of strategic business acumen
Collaborate closely with Corporate Partnership Sales and Partnership Solutions teams to support integrated partnership strategies, new business opportunities, and long-term client success
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development support to Partnership Marketing team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and growth-oriented culture
Contribute to department-wide strategic planning, process improvement initiatives, and overall business operations to help elevate the effectiveness and scalability of the partnership marketing function
Other duties as assigned