Junior Partner Manager

At EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that "IT'S NOT GG, UNTIL IT'S GG FOR ALL". We are passionate about the culture we foster that ultimately helps to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events and holistic ecosystems staged for our millions of players, fans and heroes.

NOTE: This position is open only to applicants who are currently residing and authorized to work in the United States. Candidates must have valid, unrestricted work authorization at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Please note that we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas, now or in the future.

As a Junior Partner Manager, you work on a team that oversees EFG's global portfolio of brand partners. You are expected to work collaboratively with brand partners, the product and event teams and the sales team to support high-quality sponsorship programs across global esports events and gaming festivals.

This position reports to a Director while directly supporting Senior Managers and Managers.

Business Unit: Success & Strategy

Role requirements:

• Lead on internal partner materials and support on external materials - including but not limited to developing and maintaining partnership trackers, recap decks, partnership overview documentation, and more
• Become the eyes and ears of the partnership, ensuring that notes and actions items are recorded and shared with appropriate parties in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively internally to assist in ensuring the highest quality implementation of partnership programs through delivery of in-broadcast, online, and on-site partnership entitlements
• Assist in tracking and communicating the progress of partner strategy, KPIs and initiatives to internal stakeholders; prepare reports on account status
• Stay educated on current sponsorship, partner category and industry news and best practices
• Perform other duties, functions, responsibilities, projects and assist as necessary
  
  

Competencies:

• A hunger to learn and a 'no task is too small' attitude
• The ability to understand and strengthen processes and workflows
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and navigate business situations with empathy
• Ability to gather necessary data, assisting colleagues in creating internal and external recommendations
  
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in business or, marketing, related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar position or capacity
• An understanding of the esports and gaming industry, sponsorships and/or brand experience with a willingness to learn and desire to stay up-to-date on the latest trends
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in the English language, both spoken and written
• Willingness to travel, both domestic and international
  
  

Firmly rooted in our values, EFG is an affirmative action employer that celebrates being an equal opportunity workplace. Our unwavering commitment to fair employment extends to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, or Veteran status.