Partnership Marketing Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact with corporate partner accounts, autonomously overseeing day-to-day relationships between partners and internal departments to ensure that contractual elements are properly implemented at all times
• Work with partners to identify clear and measurable business objectives specific to their goals and “why” a relationship with FC Dallas, Toyota Stadium, Toyota Soccer Center, and other properties matters for the partner(s) in the marketplace
• Create and present partner recaps following key initiatives, mid-season and post-season to tell the story of our partnership and share value delivered and key insights
• Develop and execute partnership activation plans that effectively leverage our assets and capabilities, build our partners’ brand affiliation and deliver on goals
• Collaborate with team to achieve profitable long-term revenue growth
• Aid department with special events, including planning, budgeting, execution, documentation, and follow-up
• Facilitate consistent and professional communication with corporate partners and the department through all avenues of correspondence to plan accordingly for upcoming marketing efforts and campaigns
• Maintain comprehensive communication with the Partnership Marketing and Corporate Partnerships teams at all times

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 4 - 6 years of successful Partnership Marketing experience with a major league professional sports team, agency or high-profile entertainment entity
• Experience in client relationship management with a natural ability to develop a strong rapport and establish long-term relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills and desire to always “make things better”
• Experience formulating marketing plans and promotions from development to execution
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-energy environment
• CRM/KORE system management experience
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook
• Photography and photo editing experience a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail and an ability to produce high-quality, accurate work within designated deadlines
• Exceptional problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays
• Bilingual a plus