Senior Partnerships Manager: Soccer Growth & Revenue

Chicago Fire FC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission eligible

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Chicago Fire FC is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead a book of business within the corporate partnership portfolio and manage day-to-day partner relationships. You will drive activation, renewals, and upsell opportunities, collaborating with internal teams to achieve club priorities and maximize partner ROI.

The role requires strategic leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work non-traditional hours including events and games.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant work, industry and partnership experience.
• Proven experience in strategic management and ownership of a book of business.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, professional in presentation.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong computer proficiency – MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic management and ownership of a book of business within the team’s corporate partnership portfolio.
• Serve as the primary relationship lead for assigned partners and manage deliverables and contracts.
• Drive partner value by executing contractual elements and seeking growth opportunities.
• Develop activation concepts based on commitments and business objectives.
• Monitor activation budgets and ensure cost-efficient program delivery.
• Build relationships with partner accounts and pursue mutual growth opportunities.
• Own renewal and upsell strategy for corporate partners within portfolio.
• Coordinate with internal teams to implement successful activations.

Skills

Strategic management

Partnership experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility hours

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chicago Fire FC is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead a book of business within the corporate partnership portfolio and manage day-to-day partner relationships. You will drive activation, renewals, and upsell opportunities, collaborating with internal teams to achieve club priorities and maximize partner ROI.

The role requires strategic leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work non-traditional hours including events and games.