Partnership Activation Manager — Hybrid (40% Remote)

New York Racing Association; Elmont (NY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Racing Association (NYRA) seeks an Account Manager, Partnership Activation to manage activation plans for corporate partnerships across Belmont Park, Saratoga, and national broadcasts. You will translate sponsorships into activation timelines, coordinate assets, and ensure timely, on-brand delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in sponsorship sales or sports marketing, excellent communication and project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple activations in a

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in sponsorship sales or corporate partnership activation.
• Strong understanding of integrated marketing platforms (experiential, media, digital, hospitality).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support activation planning and execution across on-site, digital, broadcast, and hospitality platforms.
• Serve as a day-to-day contact for partners and manage ongoing servicing.
• Translate agreements into activation timelines, deliverables, and tracking documents.
• Coordinate asset fulfillment and on-site logistics during events and race days.
• Maintain records of activation status and partner communications.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Partnership activation

Account management

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

New York Racing Association (NYRA) seeks an Account Manager, Partnership Activation to manage activation plans for corporate partnerships across Belmont Park, Saratoga, and national broadcasts. You will translate sponsorships into activation timelines, coordinate assets, and ensure timely, on-brand delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in sponsorship sales or sports marketing, excellent communication and project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple activations in a