Strategic Partner Growth Manager – College Athletics

Learfield; Texas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) + Match

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Short/Long term disability

Job summary

Learfield is seeking a Partner Development Manager in Texas to cultivate collegiate athletics partnerships, drive product adoption, and maximize value from digital solutions. You will serve as a trusted advisor, aligning Learfield's offerings with each partner's strategic objectives to support retention and revenue growth.

Expect proactive account management, executive-level engagement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes for Power Conference institutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in collegiate athletics, customer success, or account management.
• Proven ability to build and grow strategic client relationships and drive retention.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies supporting collegiate athletics.

Responsibilities

• Support executive leadership in managing a portfolio of Division I partners and renewals.
• Independently manage assigned partner accounts and act as trusted advisor.
• Develop deep understanding of partner goals and deliver tailored recommendations.
• Conduct regular partner meetings to review performance and opportunities for growth.
• Drive product adoption and expand solution utilization with partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional partner experiences.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Customer success

Strategic planning

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Tools

CRM platforms

MS Office Suite

Job description

Learfield is seeking a Partner Development Manager in Texas to cultivate collegiate athletics partnerships, drive product adoption, and maximize value from digital solutions. You will serve as a trusted advisor, aligning Learfield's offerings with each partner's strategic objectives to support retention and revenue growth.

Expect proactive account management, executive-level engagement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes for Power Conference institutions.