About the position
The Director of Partnership Marketing will lead key corporate partnership relationships and department functions as assigned by the Vice President. This includes management tasks for all Club corporate partnership accounts as assigned and direct management of assigned staff. The candidate will need to play a significant role in long-term planning, including initiatives geared toward operational excellence, act as ambassador and liaison for the business development department, with other Arizona Cardinals departments, stadium entities, clients and contractors while advancing a culture of excellence and a positive, passionate and creative work environment. Our ideal candidate will be a leader, proactive problem solver, possessing a strong work ethic. This role includes working all the Arizona Cardinals home games, long hours, irregular schedules, weekends, early mornings, late-nights and holiday assignments. A good attitude and a commitment to teamwork is a must.
Responsibilities
- Directly manage several of the Club's largest corporate partnerships.
- Assist the VP of Partnership Marketing with strategic planning, budget management, inventory management and day-to-day business operations.
- Accountability to management sponsorship CRM and inventory system.
- Respond timely to any sponsor requests and questions.
- Assist with maintaining records of all asset implementation including ticket logs, costs, promotions, artwork deadlines and due dates, events/functions, and communications.
- Supervise corporate partner annual recaps and action planning meetings to document sponsorship ROI.
- Supervise and manage the planning and execution of Club related sponsorship events.
- Develop strong business relationships with existing and potential corporate partners.
- Effectively communicate across all areas of the company including but not limited to sales, marketing, broadcast, community relations, team charities, ticketing, finance, and football operations departments.
- Work closely with other internal departments to implement partnership programs and assets.
- Work closely with the business development sales team to manage corporate partnerships, and to ensure that current partners receive superior service and comprehensive fulfillment and execution of all contractual elements.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year University or College; bachelor's degree in marketing, management, or communications preferred.
- Experience: At least five (5) years of account management and sports marketing experience.
- Highly developed skills and experience in client service and account management with an emphasis in professional sports team or with an advertising agency.
- Extensive industry knowledge and understanding of industry current events and trends.
- Experience dealing with staff management and leadership, clients, and account management is required.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word, and CRM.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to show leadership and support for all staff.
- Strong understanding of client service, marketing, sports & event sponsorship programs.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop outstanding internal and external business relationships.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
- Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire.
- 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution.
- Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals).
- Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays.
- Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement.
- MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options.
- Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia.
- Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities.
- Daily free lunch.
- Complimentary season tickets.
- Subsidized gym memberships.
