Gameday Partnerships & Ticket Activation Lead

Pacers Sports & Entertainment; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacers Sports & Entertainment's Noblesville Boom seeks a Partnerships Activation Manager to lead end-to-end corporate activation planning and fulfillment for home games and events. The role bridges Ticket Sales, Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, Digital and Game Operations to deliver on-brand assets on time, while driving revenue and sponsor satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational and communication skills, plus a track record of cross-functional collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field.
• 2–4 years in sports partnerships/activation, ticket sales ops, or event management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by game/event schedule.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CRM platforms and ticketing systems a plus.
• Comfort using AI tools to improve workflow and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own activation execution for Noblesville Boom home games and events.
• Oversee activation handoff from partnerships to timely, scheduled delivery of assets.
• Coordinate in-arena activations including signage, promotions, hospitality, digital elements, and on-court features.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Digital, and Game Operations to align with brand standards and run-of-show timelines.
• Support ticket-driven initiatives tied to partnerships and experiential sales moments.
• Plan and execute sponsor-supported events, hospitality nights, and premium experiences.
• Serve as daily liaison across departments and external partners; ensure clear communication.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Event coordination

CRM familiarity

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Marketing, or Business

Tools

CRM platforms

Ticketing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pacers Sports & Entertainment's Noblesville Boom seeks a Partnerships Activation Manager to lead end-to-end corporate activation planning and fulfillment for home games and events. The role bridges Ticket Sales, Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, Digital and Game Operations to deliver on-brand assets on time, while driving revenue and sponsor satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational and communication skills, plus a track record of cross-functional collaboration and