MANAGER, PARTNERSHIP ACTIVATION
Mls, Major League Soccer (All Clubs)
Location: Coral Gables Florida
Time: 3 months ago
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The Manager, Partnership Activation, is responsible for managing all partner related activities including activation and execution of all contractually obligated sponsorship elements. This person will build strong relationships with current partners to aid in the renewal and retention of partners and work to continuously increase the level of service and support offered by the team to corporate partners.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide the highest level of service to all existing corporate partners.
- Gather, plan and execute all contractual elements for each partner.
- Proof all collateral material featuring the Club’s logo for correct usage, i.e., partner artwork, public address script, logos, print, web, and other relevant items needed to execute the agreement.
- Review matchday scripts, rundowns, etc., to ensure accurate partnership recognition.
- Ensure that all digital and social media entitlements are met.
- Deliver ongoing creative marketing and activation recommendations for current partners including retail activation, in-stadium promotions, special events and community outreach ideas.
- Lead the development of promotional, big-idea creative concepts and creative executions.
- Lead all upsell and renewal efforts for assigned corporate partners.
- Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients. Learn and understand the nuances of the business of each of the organization’s partners and help them achieve marketing goals through the use of Inter Miami CF assets.
- Participate in cross functional department meetings and provide regular updates to leadership.
- Maintain proper benchmarks and tracking of Partner asset inventory.
- Produce partner recaps.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 3+ years of extensive and proven integrated marketing experience with demonstrated success in the media, sports partnerships, fulfillment or entertainment fields required.
- Experience in the Florida marketplace preferred but not necessary.
- Strong understanding of MLS and international fútbol a plus.
- Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and creatively solve day-to-day challenges.
- Extremely organized with a high attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic – must be a team player with a “get the job done” attitude.
- Strong organizational skills with proven experience managing multiple projects and timelines.
- Knowledge of marketing, promotions, event planning and game production preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Power Point, Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
