Partnership Marketing Account Manager

About the position

The Manager of Partnership Marketing (MPM) at Houston Dynamo Football Club is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with corporate sponsors while executing marketing activations and events. The role focuses on delivering superior service to create lasting connections between sponsors and the organization, including Dynamo FC, Dash, Shell Energy Stadium, and Houston Sports Park.

Responsibilities

• Assist Partnership Marketing Team to plan and execute programs and initiatives that contribute to sponsorship growth and retention
• Help manage partner broadcast elements for all Dynamo FC games (inclusive of TV and radio)
• Coordinate with marketing to schedule partner ads in the weekly Dynamo Insider & Member e-mails
• Utilize research platforms to assist with selling and renewing partners
• Assist the Partnership Marketing Managers in planning and executing all sponsor-driven programs including but not limited to: Partner Summit, Golf Tournament, VIP Luncheon, Away Game Trip, Holiday Party, grassroots events, various soccer tournaments and/or clinics, as well as various Dynamo FC & Dash player appearances and other special events
• Support Corporate Development team with proposal decks
• Master use of sponsorship CRM system (Salesforce) for reporting and tracking purposes
• Communicate effectively and regularly with all necessary internal departments to ensure all sponsorship driven elements or programs are communicated and executed successfully
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time sports marketing experience managing a team in Partnership Marketing and/or Client Services
• Knowledge of B2B or Sponsorship Services
• Ability to strive in high-pressure environment
• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Photoshop or Graphic Design experience preferred
• Must be available for home games, as well as sponsor and team-related events and appearances
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and some holidays

Nice-to-haves

• Photoshop or Graphic Design experience preferred