Manager, Partnership Development (GSV)

About The Position The Golden State Valkyries are looking for a manager to manage select partnership accounts. In this role, you will play a key role in developing activation plans to hit partner objectives, execute on dynamic marketing platforms, and understand how to drive measurable results. In this role, you will be a part of a team driving additional revenue and creating impactful activations. This position reports to the Vice President, Partnerships. Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication! This is a full-time role based onsite in Oakland, CA with consistent game days, events, and meetings in San Francisco, CA. Reasonable travel is expected, as well as nights, weekends, and holiday work. Key Responsibilities Serve as the main point of contact for corporate partners and their activation elementsFulfill sponsorship agreements with corporate partners by collaborating with internal teams to ensure a high level of execution, customer service, and fulfillment of all deliverables within budget parametersMaintain and grow internal relationships within the Valkyries and GSW for collaboration opportunitiesParticipate in research, data, success rates, and market trends to develop and implement new and creative marketing activation strategies and methodologiesIdentify upsell opportunities for assigned corporate partner accountsBuild and sustain positive client and agency relationships to meet client goals and objectives and ensure 100% satisfactionEvaluate current partner activation plans and provide recommendations through execution recaps and selling presentationsPlan and execute events, promotions, and luxury experiences and organize partnership details through CRM systemsConsistently ideate around market relevancy to strengthen partnerships through current assets and upsellsOther duties assigned Required Experience & Skills Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience3+ years of corporate partnership (preferably within the sports industry) and/or account management experience; minimum 2 years of people management experienceProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organizationExcellent written and verbal communication, service and resolution skillsBasic understanding of social media marketing and the digital spaceExcellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skillsAbility to balance multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment Time Commitment Ability to attend home games and special eventsAbility to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed Compensation $95,000 + Bonus + Commission (OTE: $109,000 Per Year)Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependentsEmployer 401K matchVacation and generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Golden State is an equal opportunity employer. We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Want to learn more about who we are and what we value? Visit www.warriors.com/employment Please refer to our California Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.