What are the responsibilities and job description for the Partnerships Event Coordinator position at Spartan?
Description
ABOUT US
Welcome to Spartan Race! We redefine working hard, playing harder, and being part of the most exhilarating team in endurance sports. Our events, including Spartan®, Tough Mudder®, and DEKA, push individuals and teams beyond their limits. We also offer fitness, health, and nutrition services to transform lives. Join us in breaking boundaries and making the impossible possible.
About The Gig
Location: Boston
Department: Partnership
Type: Full Time
The Partnership Event Coordinator will report to the Senior Manager of Partnership Services. Successful candidates will be an experienced events professional who will manage and oversee key relationships and event execution for all Spartan corporate partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong event and/or account management background, experience activating major events, and a demonstrated track record of combining strategic and creative thinking skills with the ability to deliver flawless execution.
Duties/Responsibilities
ABOUT US
Welcome to Spartan Race! We redefine working hard, playing harder, and being part of the most exhilarating team in endurance sports. Our events, including Spartan®, Tough Mudder®, and DEKA, push individuals and teams beyond their limits. We also offer fitness, health, and nutrition services to transform lives. Join us in breaking boundaries and making the impossible possible.
About The Gig
Location: Boston
Department: Partnership
Type: Full Time
The Partnership Event Coordinator will report to the Senior Manager of Partnership Services. Successful candidates will be an experienced events professional who will manage and oversee key relationships and event execution for all Spartan corporate partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong event and/or account management background, experience activating major events, and a demonstrated track record of combining strategic and creative thinking skills with the ability to deliver flawless execution.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Responsible for day to day relationship of multiple brands/partners, including partner and agency teams, specifically at events
- Oversee and manage the execution of partner deliverables and on-the-ground activations for national, regional and local partner roster
- Work cross-functionally to develop and maintain processes to ensure timely delivery of contract execution and post-event reporting
- Manage partner-specific inventory at each event
- Work closely with Spartan Production & Festival Teams to execute partner deliverables at events
- Management of internal calendars and administrative work as needed
- Participate in weekly partnership and event production meetings
- Potentially liaise with internal and external sales/partnership development team to conceptualize and develop new business marketing and promotional packages
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Marketing, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in event coordination, partnership marketing, or account management (sports or entertainment industry experience preferred).
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proven track record working well with multiple teams across various channels
- Proven and effective communication and presentation skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft PowerPoint
- Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time, work nights and on weekends with short notice
- Must be willing to work in Boston, MA