Job Title: Manager of Partnership Activation

Salary Range: $70 - $80k; Seahawks.com/EmploymentBenefits

Department: Seattle Seahawks Corporate Partnerships

Reports To: Director of Corporate Partnerships Activation

SUMMARY

The Activation Manager will be the lead in all assigned Partnership Activation execution duties, to include: frequent contact with corporate partners to develop/implement strategic activation concepts, fulfill contracted elements, deliver first class service and present year-end wrap-ups. Additionally, this position will work in conjunction with assigned Partnership Sales Directors in the sales process including: collaborating on proposal concepts, securing research as needed, input and update sponsorship elements in CRM system, etc. This position will work as part of a team establishing a strong relationship between the organization and assigned corporate partners throughout the calendar year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Act as a lead contact for all activation fulfillment elements with assigned Corporate Partners; account list between 15 - 20
• Plan and coordinate activation strategies and calendars
• Fulfillment logistics responsibilities include the following core responsibilities:
  • Gameday Execution (on-site set-up, videoboard, in-game promotions, giveaways, presentations and hospitality)
  • Coordinating media elements and content (television, radio and digital and social media)
  • Events/promotion execution (retail marketing initiatives and non-gameday/community events and appearances)
  • Partner signage (permanent and temporary)
  • Print inventory
  • Coordinating tickets, merchandising and hospitality elements
  • Create and present end of season wrap-ups for all assigned clients
• Manage assigned renewal accounts sales efforts to contribute to department sales goals with an opportunity to grow existing partnerships and procure new business
• Proactively develop new ways to establish a strong relationship with assigned corporate partner accounts. Anticipate the needs of partners and communicate accordingly
• Utilize department CRM to manage activity (inventory, deadlines, collection), implementation and corresponding recap data for all of the above inventory
• Proactively participate in activation team operations including weekly meetings, assisting colleagues with events, promotions, hospitality, shared responsibilities on gamedays and assisting in servicing efforts of all sponsorship assets

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have strong verbal communication skills – including the ability to proactively communicate with clients, co-workers and vendors to manage tight timelines and problem solve when needed
• Must have strong writing capabilities for writing/editing proposals
• Must have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Photoshop

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university with a degree in marketing, sports management or related field
• Must have a minimum two (2) years related experience in any of the following industries: sponsorships/client services/activation, sports/event marketing, agency or media

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must be able to set up client and gameday promotional and event programs. Promotional set-up often requires banner installation and carrying moderate sized promotional materials

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Majority of work is in an office environment
• Outdoor work is required for occasional client promotional events
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week and all home Seahawks games and assigned events

Company: FNW