Manager, Partnership Marketing

Major League Soccer, L.L.C.; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 80 000 - 89 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare coverage

Wellness reimbursement

Paid time off

Career development

Résumé du poste

Major League Soccer is seeking a Manager of Partnership Marketing to oversee day-to-day activation for partner accounts across MLS and SUM properties, delivering exceptional client service and strategic counsel. The role requires managing assets, budgets, and CRM data, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to grow partner business.

The position emphasizes 5+ years in sponsorship activation, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to travel and work non-traditional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with at least 5+ years in partnership marketing or sponsorship activation.
• Proven experience servicing multimillion-dollar partnerships and delivering client value.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strategic thinking.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day account management for assigned partners across MLS and SUM properties.
• Run weekly calls, create agendas, and provide recap notes to partners.
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver assets, tickets, appearances, and activations.
• Provide strategic counsel and identify solutions to partner issues.
• Oversee budgets, asset approvals, CRM data, and media strategy support.
• Lead renewal efforts by sharing insights from partner relations
• Drive new sponsorship opportunities and present information to sponsors and stakeholders

Connaissances

Client service

Strategic thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Team leadership

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Outils

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Description du poste

Overview

The Manager, Partnership Marketing will manage the day-to-day execution of all activities within assigned Partner Accounts across Major League Soccer and other SUM properties (i.e., Mexican National Team, Leagues Cup, Concacaf, etc.) along with other departmental projects as needed. As the key account stakeholder, the Manager will be responsible for delivering the highest level of client service while ensuring that effective activation programs are executed effectively. The Manager will have a thorough understanding of their clients' business goals and SUM's larger business strategy and will apply data/insights to grow the business.

Responsibilities

Primary stakeholder for day-to-day contact and account management with clients:

• Lead weekly calls (including creating agendas and providing recap notes)
• Facilitate workstreams with internal departments
• Provide strategic counsel to partners
• Identify and deliver solutions to partner issues
• Oversight of asset delivery, tracking, and recapping (i.e. player appearances, tickets, etc.)
• Facilitate special requests
• Provide strategic oversight of contractual assets including ticket pools, player appearances, pre-game field experiences, on-site activations, etc.
• Support renewal efforts of current partner contracts by sharing insights based on partner conversations, history and relationships
• Proactively generate ideas for new sponsorship opportunities to grow partner business
• Effectively present information to sponsors and internal stakeholders
• Fiscally responsible for the day-to-day management of partner program budgets
• Lead creative approval process for all partner assets
• Maintain partner information in CRM database, ensuring partner contacts, billing information, and assets are entered correctly and updated as needed
• Support the implementation of partner specific media strategies in collaboration with the media team to deliver against brand objectives and KPIs
• Champion team development by communicating job expectations with direct reports and managing the Performance Management process:
• Plan, monitor, and review performance
• Coach and counsel employees
• Develop and implement department procedures and productivity standards
• Demonstrate/reinforce Company policies and best practices
• Develop personal growth opportunities for employees

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead special projects as requested and serve as PM department stakeholder on cross-departmental projects and initiatives as needed
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in partnership marketing and sponsorship activation required.
• Proven experience servicing multimillion dollar partnerships.

Required Skills

• High-level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Desired Skills

• Experience managing a direct report preferred
• Knowledge of the sport of soccer
• Ability to travel and to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Total Rewards

Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $80,000 - $88,500, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs.

We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent.

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a $500 wellness reimbursement
• generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance

We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

Major League Soccer believes in the value of in-person collaboration to support teamwork, creativity, and connection. Employees in this role are expected to work a four (4) day in-office schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day each week, based on business and department needs.

Major League Soccer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Major League Soccer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process, as well as during employment. Applicants who require an accommodation may contact Human Resources to request assistance.

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