Partnership Marketing Manager

About the Company

Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) manages Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals Football Club, Real Monarchs, the Salt Lake Bees, and Megaplex. We create unifying experiences and connections for fans and guests, enriching our community. Our growing portfolio includes the expansion of Megaplex and The Ballpark at America First Square, efforts to bring a Major League Baseball team to Salt Lake City, and a goal of professional soccer championship success.

Enjoy free and discounted perks across our entire portfolio.

About the Role

The Partnership Marketing Manager works with the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships to manage, implement, and oversee the execution of assigned partnership contracts and proposals. This role is responsible for executing contracts, maintaining client relationships, managing game presentation activities, and overseeing outside contractors involved in the design and production of partnership fulfillment assets. The position champions the company’s Mission and Vision and models its Values.

Responsibilities

• Protect the moral, legal, and financial assets and wellbeing of the company.
• Exemplify the company values of Stewardship, Integrity, Hard Work, and Service.
• Strive to achieve the company’s mission of Enriching Lives and the vision of being the best place in town to work and do business.
• Manage execution and implementation of multiple partnership elements, including radio, internet, signage, print, and event marketing across properties such as Salt Lake Bees, The Ballpark at America First Field, Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC, America First Field, Real Monarchs, Zions Bank Stadium, Zions Bank Training Center, and Megaplex theatre locations.
• Foster and cultivate existing relationships with current partners.
• Ensure sponsorship budget and profitability is reviewed and met.
• Manage all Corporate Partnership inventory within the current CRM, Salesforce/KORE.
• Build and maintain activation sheets for each assigned partnership account.
• Manage and oversee relationships with outside vendors and contractors involved in the production of partnership assets.
• Compile and present partnership asset performance data for each assigned partnership account.
• Conduct mid-season and end-of-season reviews with all existing clients to ensure contract success.
• Assist with the development of pitch presentation decks.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of partner-related trips, events, and gifts (e.g., VIP Trip, Partner Luncheon).
• Communicate, promote, and manage activation execution of Summer Soccer Series and other partner-related events.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, communicate, and manage Game Day activities and activations for all sports properties, including plaza activations, concourse activations, pre-game ceremonies, halftime presentations, post-game celebrations, and partner hospitality functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional staff (management experience preferred, though this role has no direct reports).
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, management, and ownership.
• Basic computer skills including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Can-do attitude; willingness to assist with any task.

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership marketing/service, brand marketing, sponsor marketing, sports property, agency, event marketing, advertising, and/or promotion.
• A record of successfully providing client service and contractual fulfillment for multiple accounts with a history of delivering a return on investment.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Skilled problem analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Performance-oriented and strategic thinking.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments and align with organizational goals.
• Passion for the events industry and sports (a plus).

Pay

The estimated salary range for this role is $55,000–$78,000, with room for meaningful growth as you thrive in your position.