Sponsorship Sales and Operations - FT, Days - Center City/Lehigh Valley

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

An instrumental part of the enterprise brand team, this role will lead and implement Jefferson’s stake in marquee brand-building events, inclusive of sales to other prospective sponsors, liaison between those sponsors and project leadership, and support all administrative functions associated with the end-to-end execution of brand sponsorships. Initial assignment will be the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic, requiring a dynamic and results-driven Sponsorship Sales & Operations Specialist to lead the development and execution of sponsorship sales strategies, ranging from $25,000 to $1.5+ million. This individual will also provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to ensure the successful execution of the tournament, which features top PGA TOUR Champions players.

Requirements

• Dynamic and results-driven
• Lead the development and execution of sponsorship sales strategies
• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PGA TOUR Champions players

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and secure corporate sponsorships at all levels, with a focus on high-value partnerships ($25,000 to $1M+).
• Develop customized sponsorship proposals and presentations tailored to prospective partners’ marketing objectives.
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, negotiating, closing, and servicing.
• Organize promotional opportunities through onsite activation and partner golf outings.
• Maintain CRM records and track all sales activities, pipeline status, and contract deliverables.
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to ensure sponsor branding and activation is executed flawlessly.
• Foster long-term relationships with sponsors to encourage renewals and upsells.
• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks including scheduling, correspondence, and reporting.
• Work with the sponsorship directors and planning team on sponsorship deliverables / follow up.
• Support event logistics including vendor coordination, volunteer management, and hospitality planning.
• Help manage timelines, budgets, and compliance with associated sport leagues, groups, or governing bodies.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed