Activation Manager, Corporate Partnerships

Socket.dev; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Entertainment is seeking an Activation Manager to lead the execution of sponsorship activations, game-day events, and hospitality programs. You will manage partnerships, coordinate budgets, and ensure timely delivery of all contractual elements.

The role requires at least 3 years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to juggle multiple projects, including nights and holidays as required. You will work closely with SportService and partner venues to maximize event value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Communications, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure.
• Strong customer service focus and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage Corporate Partnership accounts on a day-to-day basis.
• Support sales managers with spreadsheets and client outreach.
• Track costs/expenses and build budgets for events.
• Handle ticket/parking/merchandise requests and processing invoices.
• Coordinate hospitality activations and partner communications.
• Plan on-site and off-site client activations and promotions.
• Produce proposals, marketing summaries, and performance reports.
• Learn and apply demographic tools and media valuation tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Communications, or related

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Job description

Amaze, Inspire, Unite

Job Summary:

The Activation Manager is responsible for the successful and timely implementation of contractual elements pertaining to all sports and entertainment. This position is responsible for managing the execution of sponsorships, game-day activations, special events, recapping partnerships, calculating overall value of partnerships, and reporting results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned Corporate Partnership accounts on a day-to-day basis.
• Provide support to sales managers including the creation and maintenance of spreadsheets, contacting clients, etc.
• Manage and track all costs/expenses associated with each assigned account. Build and maintain budgets for all special events.
• Fulfil client ticket/parking/merchandise requests including facilitating payment and shipping/delivery. Processing invoices, check requests, and purchase orders as necessary.
• Manage activation of hospitality and uphold a strong relationship with SportService (sports and entertainment concessionaire), Communicate and process orders, manage billing.
• Plan and execute on-site and off-site client hospitality/activations/promotions (all sports and entertainment events).
• Responsible for coordination and set up of game-day partnership elements, which include: Point of Contact for all activations taking place on the concourse and around the perimeter of all sports and entertainment venues; Correspond with OEI Parking Service, Operations, and Promotions regarding activations; Meet and greet corporate partners participating in pre-event activities, suite hospitality events, party suites, or picnics; Manage and assist in-game promotions as needed (Mascot Race, T-Shirt Launch, asset photography).
• Produce Sales Proposals, Marketing Summaries, and Proof of Performance reports for growing client list. Includes photography and data collection throughout the year.
• Learn and utilize Demographic Tools and Media Valuation Tools as necessary and requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Communications, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time, detail oriented, and work well under pressure.
• High level of resourcefulness, initiative and good judgment setting priorities.
• Demonstrated Superior customer service focus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess knowledge of all Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Photoshop.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Working Conditions:

• Irregular and extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Exposure to high noise level.
• Frequent visual/auditory attention.
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Olympia Entertainment.

Olympia Entertainment is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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