Manager, Corporate Partnerships Activation

Manager, Corporate Partnerships Activation

Position Summary

Columbus Crew is currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Manager, Partnership Activation to join a dynamic team, working within the Corporate Partnership department to optimize various partner relationships.

• Manage an assigned book of corporate partners and their activation elements.
• Fulfill contract agreements and provide a high level of service and consultation in addition to day‑to‑day account management while understanding partner's business and their goals/objectives for their partnership with the Columbus Crew.
• Develop and execute strategies for renewals and expansion of existing partnerships.
• Responsible for tracking and monitoring client's assets and monthly inventory needs.
• Build effective working relationships with other Crew departments including Ticket Sales, Operations, Community Relations, Digital, Marketing, etc. to strategize fulfillment of all partnership assets.
• Act as corporate marketing consultant to partner contacts to develop and deliver on impactful, effective and measurable sponsorship platforms.
• Track all partnership fulfillment costs and strategically allocate funds to stay within fulfillment budget for each partner account.
• Manage and execute partner activations, VIP experiences, hospitality spaces, sweepstakes, promotions and other elements during matchdays.
• Compile and create event specific recaps, midseason recaps, and end‑of‑year recaps for all assigned corporate partners to demonstrate asset fulfillment and ROI.
• Regularly support Corporate Partnerships Sales team with communications and ideas/solutions for current partners and prospective partners while ensuring partnership elements comply with team, stadium and league guidelines.
• Manage various projects or disciplines within the Corporate Partnerships department that will positively impact the entire team and their strategy for current and new partners.

• Four‑year college degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Business or other relevant field preferred.
• Minimum 4‑6 years of professional sports marketing, sales, activation, and/or agency experience.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Team‑oriented and self‑sufficient with good judgment.
• Ability to multi‑task, be proactive, and take initiative.
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible and comfortable in a fast‑paced working environment.
• Ability to think quick on your feet and to handle conflict resolution.
• Ability to think creatively as it pertains to developing marketing and activation campaigns.
• Well organized with consistent attention to detail.
• Comfortable and experienced with public speaking and group presentations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Other

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