Senior Manager, Marketing - US Sponsorships

Delta Air Lines - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Air Transportation

About the position

The Senior Marketing Manager for US Sponsorships at Delta Air Lines is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of assets within Delta's US sponsorship portfolio, which includes nearly 40 sports teams and properties. This role involves collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to align sponsorship initiatives with Delta's business objectives, manage relationships, and execute innovative strategies that drive brand awareness. The position requires overseeing creative asset development, managing hospitality opportunities, and ensuring budget accuracy and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of Delta's US sponsorship portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align sponsorship initiatives with business objectives.
• Manage relationships and execute innovative strategies with teams, leagues, and partners.
• Oversee the development of creative assets for sponsorship-related advertising and materials.
• Manage campaign development, content production, and agency relations.
• Ensure efficient use of Delta's resources for hospitality opportunities across sponsorship properties.
• Track performance to maximize return on objectives for each partnership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, sports management, advertising, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in sports, marketing, sponsorship, event, or project management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience working with external agency partners.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Proven decision-making competencies with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong budget management experience.
• Ability to work and travel to relevant events.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional sports marketing and sponsorship experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and industry-leading profit sharing program.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
• Up to 2-weeks of vacation for new hires, earned for use in the following vacation year.
• Up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period.
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
• 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave for birthing parents.
• 2-weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Family care assistance including fertility support and lactation support.
• Holistic Wellbeing programs for physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and family members.
• Career development programs for long-term career goals.
• Community service engagement and sustainability initiatives.
• Business Resource Groups for employee inclusion and perspective.
• Recognition rewards through the Unstoppable Together platform.
• Access to over 500 discounts and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks.