About the position
We are looking for a dynamic team member to add to our Activation team who displays a positive attitude and a willingness to go above and beyond. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Partnership Sales and Activation and under the leadership of the Senior Manager of Partnership Activation, this position will manage the overall experience and value for Steelers corporate partners in their collaboration with the franchise. In this role, you will lead the renewal process, ensure complete contract fulfillment and deliver high-level customer service and consultation to an assigned list of Steelers corporate partners. You will also collaborate with internal teams to drive partnership initiatives. This person will track inventory and ensure full utilization of key corporate partnership and media platforms and will help establish new processes and systems for proactive partner communication, inventory tracking, top partnership tier deliverables and client hospitality.
Responsibilities
- 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 and day to day account management
- Spearhead renewal conversations
- Manage several business lines on behalf of the department to ensure all corporate partnership elements are fulfilled and all inventory is utilized (i.e. television, radio, digital, etc.)
- Execute custom partner platforms
- Manage sponsored initiatives on gamedays and at non-gameday events
- Contribute to the corporate partnership recap process
- Track inventory and deliver reports to leadership and sales team
- Contribute to new activation departmental processes
- Support marketing staff on gameday, as well as during events and community initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Business or other related fields
- 4+ years of experience in managing multiple, high-level accounts for a professional or collegiate sports property
- An ability and willingness to, and track record of, significantly exceeding baseline performance expectations
- Superior time management and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize goals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, based on business needs
