Associate Partnership Solutions Manager - University of Alabama

About the role

Learfield is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Associate Partnerships Manager to join our Sports Properties team and support the execution of multi-channel corporate sponsorships on campus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of partners and lead execution of their contractual deliverables across platforms (e.g., signage, digital, game day, content, hospitality).
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned partners and coordinate internal resources to meet activation needs.
• Own timelines, project plans, and execution schedules—ensuring all assets are delivered accurately and on time.
• Support strategic planning by contributing to partner recaps, performance reviews, and renewal discussions.
• Partner with university contacts, vendors, and Learfield departments (e.g., creative, digital, legal, events) to deliver best-in-class sponsorship experiences.
• Provide guidance to Coordinators or game day staff during execution or planning cycles.
• Maintain up-to-date records, tracking documents, and reporting for all assigned accounts.
• Identify areas for operational improvement and help streamline execution processes.
• Represent the property in select meetings, planning sessions, and game day operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with university partners, athletic department staff, and internal stakeholders—serving as a trusted and respected representative of both Learfield and the university.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in sponsorship activation, sports marketing, event execution, or account management.
• Proven success managing partners or projects independently with accountability for outcomes.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with interpreting contracts and understanding sponsorship assets across digital and traditional channels.
• Comfort working in live event settings and on tight timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other planning or CRM tools.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends for game day or event support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, sports management, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple sponsorship accounts simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the collegiate athletics landscape and multimedia rights.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

Benefits

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability.

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Pay

$60,000 - $75,000 annually

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Equal Opportunity Employer

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.