Corporate Partnerships Account Manager

About the role

Learfield is seeking a relationship-driven and execution-focused Corporate Partnerships Account Manager to join our Corporate Sales team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships for an assigned portfolio of corporate partners, serving as a primary point of contact for clients and agency partners
• Lead the planning and execution of integrated partnership activations across digital, social, in-venue, broadcast, and experiential platforms
• Ensure all contractual elements are delivered accurately and on time, maintaining accountability for partnership fulfillment and overall client satisfaction
• Develop and maintain activation plans, timelines, and deliverables, coordinating across internal teams and university properties
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date partnership information within CRM systems, including contracts, activation details, and reporting
• Monitor partnership performance and provide regular reporting, insights, and recommendations to support partner objectives and renewal opportunities
• Identify opportunities to enhance partnerships, including upsell, renewal, and incremental value creation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to support campaign execution and partner initiatives
• Apply industry knowledge and insights to inform activation strategies and improve partner outcomes
• Support onboarding and provide guidance to junior team members, as needed

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in partnership services, marketing, sponsorships, or a related field
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM or project management tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, sports management, or a related field
• Experience in sports, media, agency, or sponsorship environments
• Experience managing complex or multi-channel partnership activations
• Familiarity with partnership measurement, reporting, and proof of performance
• Experience identifying renewal or upsell opportunities within existing client relationships

Skills

• Project management
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Relationship building
• CRM systems
• Partnership management
• Measurement and reporting

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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