What are the responsibilities and job description for the Partnership Activation Manager position at Pittsburgh Steelers?
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. This Partnership Activation Manager will manage the overall experience and value for Steelers corporate partners in their collaboration with the franchise.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing a multi-million-dollar portfolio of corporate partners. That includes leading the renewal process, ensuring complete contract fulfillment and delivering high-level customer service and consultation. You will also collaborate with internal teams to drive partnership initiatives. This person will manage one or more business lines and/or platforms on behalf of the sponsorship team. This person will also track inventory and ensure full utilization of key corporate partnership and media platforms.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing a multi-million-dollar portfolio of corporate partners. That includes leading the renewal process, ensuring complete contract fulfillment and delivering high-level customer service and consultation. You will also collaborate with internal teams to drive partnership initiatives. This person will manage one or more business lines and/or platforms on behalf of the sponsorship team. This person will also track inventory and ensure full utilization of key corporate partnership and media platforms.
- This is a full-time onsite position with regular office hours during the week.
- 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 day to day account management
- Spearhead renewal conversations and negotiate incremental opportunities with existing partners
- 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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communication or other related field
- 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
- Occasional travel may be required.