Corporate Sponsorship Specialist

About the role:

The Sports Partnerships specialist is responsible for managing and maximizing TQL's partnerships with FC Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati Athletics. This role oversees the execution of sponsorship assets, hospitality programs, game-day activations, partner relationships, and reporting to ensure these investments drive brand visibility, recruiting support, customer engagement, and employee experiences.

The ideal candidate combines relationship management, activation planning, event execution, and project management while serving as the primary liaison between TQL, FC Cincinnati, University of Cincinnati Athletics, and internal stakeholders.

What's in it for you:

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Health, dental and vision coverage
401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities with a growing organization

Exposure to high-profile sports, university, and community partnerships

Collaborative and energetic work environment

What you'll be doing:

Manage day-to-day relationships with TQL's sponsorship partners

Ensure contractual sponsorship benefits are fulfilled and maximized

Coordinate and execute partnership activations, events, promotions, and branding opportunities

Serve as the primary host for sponsorship-related events, matches, and games, acting as the single point of contact for guests and ensuring a best-in-class experience from arrival through departure

Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule including working some nights and weekends

Assist managing hospitality assets including tickets, suites, premium seating, and partner experiences

Collaborate with Sales, Recruiting, Communications, Events, and other internal stakeholders to activate sponsorship assets

Track sponsorship deliverables, timelines, and partnership commitments

Measure and report on sponsorship performance, utilization, and value

Manage sponsorship budgets, invoicing, contracts, and asset inventories

Coordinate partner requests and ensure seamless experience for both internal and external stakeholders

Identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness and impact of existing partnerships

What you need:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Sports Management, or related field1 to 2 years of experience in sponsor ships, partnership marketing, sports marketing, event marketing or a related field

Strong relationship management and communication skills

Exceptional organization and project management abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

Strong attention to detail and follow-through

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Preferred:

Experience working with professional sports, collegiate athletics, or community partnerships

Experience managing sponsorship activations and hospitality programs

Experience managing contracts, budgets, and partner communications

Where you'll be: 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45245

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.
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