Partnership Marketing Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays

Summer Fridays

Paid parental leave

Cell phone allowance

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Job summary

Sacramento Kings is seeking a Partnership Marketing Specialist to support activation of sponsorship assets, manage hospitality and events, and assist with proposals and budgets. You will collaborate across departments to deliver fan-first experiences and measurable value through data-driven methods.

You will contribute to research on media markets, prepare compelling recaps, and help coordinate in-arena and community partnership events, while working in a fast-paced sports environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with strong communication and organizational skills.
• 2–4 years in corporate sponsorship or sales, preferably in sports.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office, Canva, Photoshop, and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activation logistics and hospitality for partnerships.
• Assist in preparing proposals and recaps using PowerPoint and Canva.
• Support daily corporate partnerships tasks and budget tracking.
• Conduct research on media marketplace trends and key prospects.
• Help manage events in-arena and community initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Storytelling

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Budgeting support

Education

B.A./B.S. degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

CRM

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Photoshop

Outlook

Tableau

Nielsen

Zoomph

Job description

Title: Partnership Marketing SpecialistDepartment: Partnership ServicesReports To: Manager, Global Partnership ActivationFLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-ExemptJob Summary: This position is responsible for supporting the execution and optimization of corporate partnerships in all areas including, but not limited to, day-to-day partner relationships, activating sponsorship assets, sales assist, and delivering measurable value through data-driven strategies and fan-first experiences. The ideal candidate combines project management skills with a passion for innovation, storytelling, and collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment.Key Responsibility Areas:Account Management and ActivationCollaborate with internal departments (content, creative, social, legal, ticketing, business intelligence, social responsibility) to ensure timely and effective execution of partnership assetsCoordinate Partnership Marketing hospitality and event logisticsAssist in partner activation with Partner Account ManagersHelp support daily tasks of Corporate Partnerships department: assist with presentations (recaps and proposals), update season spreadsheets, follow up on in-house partner activations and contribute to partner brainstorming meetingsCoordinate Partnership Marketing events in-arena and in the communityCreate/Assist with Partnership Marketing proposals, PowerPoint and Canva decks, future technology and recapsSupport development of partnership marketing strategies aligned with partner objectives and audience behavior trendsAssist in researching and understanding the National and Northern California media marketplace including television, radio, print, etc…Research would include creating PowerPoint/word/excel documents highlighting key findings and trends.Perform research on key prospects including company organization structure, brand positioning, current marketing efforts, & key decision makers.Assist Sr. Director in budget reports, POs and invoice process. Includes managing department expense budget.Various other projects and duties as assigned.Qualifications:B.A./B.S. college degree preferred.2-4 years of corporate sponsorship and/or sales experience; sports sponsorship preferred.Strong organizational skills and resourcefulness.Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and anticipate projects.Must have in-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Photoshop, and Outlook.Preferred proficiency in reporting tools such as Salesforce, CRM & Inventory Management Platforms, Nielsen, Zoomph, TableauMust have strong interpersonal communication skills.Service oriented; committed to teamwork and catering to the customer.Capable of working extended hours such as overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.Compensation & Total Rewards:We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:Base Salary Range: $45,000–$50,000Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents401(k) with company matching contributionsPaid Time Off, plus 11 paid holidays, and Summer FridaysPaid parental leaveCell phone allowanceCompany-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverageEmployee Assistance Program and wellness resourcesSacramento Kings home game tickets, concert access, Team Store discounts, parking, and other exclusive team member perks!