Project Leader, Golf Partnerships

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k)

Paid time off

Health benefits

Fertility support

Wellbeing programs

Flight privileges

Discounts

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is seeking a Project Leader for Golf Partnerships in Atlanta to shape, scale and execute high-impact partnerships. You will collaborate with Sponsorship Marketing, Corporate Communications, Sales, Loyalty, and more to leverage hospitality and ambassador opportunities.

The role requires 4+ years in marketing or project management, deep golf ecosystem knowledge, and experience with brand ambassadors. Travel up to 25% domestically/internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years Marketing, promotions and/or project management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the Professional Golf ecosystem, YouTube Golf, golf content creators and golf influencer landscape.
• Previous experience working with brand ambassador talent/personalities, properties and rights holders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams within Delta (Sponsorship Marketing, Corporate Communications, Sales, Loyalty, Employee Engagement, Community Engagement and Government Affairs) to ensure the effective use of both hospitality and ambassador opportunities, including engagements, event tickets, employee activations.
• Lead the day-to-day workflow and projects of Delta’s agency partners and contracted talent. Communicate regularly with various stakeholders to deliver against the objectives. Manage weekly meeting cadences with Partners and internal project owners
• Work with talent representatives to manage and ensure fulfillment of contractual assets – appearance hours, production days, autographed merchandise etc.
• Development of high-level presentations and materials for Executives.
• Tracking and ownership of complex budgets.
• Understand Delta’s Commercial objectives and ideate effective and efficient ways to achieve those goals through utilization of partnership assets.

Skills

Marketing

Partnerships

Project management

Golf ecosystem

Brand ambassadors

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Project Leader, Golf Partnerships will help shape, scale and execute high-impact golf partnerships internally across the enterprise and externally to the public and key customers.

We are looking for a team-oriented, passionate and experienced individual to evaluate, structure and advance strategic golf partnerships to drive revenue, enhance the customer experience and support long-term growth initiatives. Strategic partnerships include but are not limited to property and IP rights holders, various brand ambassadors, content creation and experiential programming.

A successful applicant will demonstrate attention to detail and strong communication skills, along with initiative, resourcefulness, and an ability to work proactively while collaborating in a team environment.

This position reports to a Sr. Manger and is located in Atlanta; hours may vary and may include days, nights, weekends etc. Travel 25% domestic/ international required.

• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams within Delta (Sponsorship Marketing, Corporate Communications, Sales, Loyalty, Employee Engagement, Community Engagement and Government Affairs) to ensure the effective use of both hospitality and ambassador opportunities, including engagements, event tickets, employee activations.

• Lead the day-to-day workflow and projects of Delta’s agency partners and contracted talent. Communicate regularly with various stakeholders to deliver against the objectives. Manage weekly meeting cadences with Partners and internal project owners

• Work with talent representatives to manage and ensure fulfillment of contractual assets – appearance hours, production days, autographed merchandise etc.

• Development of high-level presentations and materials for Executives.

• Tracking and ownership of complex budgets.

• Understand Delta’s Commercial objectives and ideate effective and efficient ways to achieve those goals through utilization of partnership assets.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

• 4+ years Marketing, promotions and/or project management experience.

• Extensive knowledge of the Professional Golf ecosystem, YouTube Golf, golf content creators and golf influencer landscape.

• Previous experience working with brand ambassador talent/personalities, properties and rights holders.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Candidate with working knowledge of Delta’s culture & corporate goals

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• High energy, positive, professional attitude, pride in work product and passion the job.

• Agency experience or experience working with agency partners.

• Executive interface experience which includes writing high level briefs, concise email correspondence, presenting and providing recommendations.

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Ourculture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care,Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, ineverything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what weoffer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a careerat Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensationand benefits to help you keep climbing along the way.

• Competitive salary,industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives

• 401(k) with generous companycontributions up to 9%

• Paid time off includingvacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave

• Comprehensive health benefitsincluding medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and lifebenefits

• Family care assistancethrough fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactationsupport, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved onesin all stages

• Holistic Wellbeing programsto support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, includingaccess to an employee assistance program offering support for you andanyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resourcessupporting mental health

• Domestic and Internationalspace-available flight privileges for employees and eligible familymembers

• World-wide partnerships toengage in community service and innovative goals created to focus onsustainability and reducing our carbon footprint

• Recognition rewards andawards through the platform Unstoppable Together

• Business Resource Groupscreated to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion,provide perspective and help implement strategies

• Access to over 500 discounts,specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as carand hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, andchildcare

Why You'll Love Delta

• Competitive salary,industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives

• 401(k) with generous companycontributions up to 9%

• Paid time off includingvacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave

• Comprehensive health benefitsincluding medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and lifebenefits

• Family care assistancethrough fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactationsupport, subsidized back-up care and programs that help with loved onesin all stages

• Holistic Wellbeing programsto support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, includingaccess to an employee assistance program offering support for you andanyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resourcessupporting mental health

• Domestic and Internationalspace-available flight privileges for employees and eligible familymembers

• World-wide partnerships toengage in community service and innovative goals created to focus onsustainability and reducing our carbon footprint

• Recognition rewards andawards through the platform Unstoppable Together

• Business Resource Groupscreated to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion,provide perspective and help implement strategies

• Access to over 500 discounts,specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as carand hotel rentalsand auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, andchildcare

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