Seasonal Assistant, Global Partnership Activation

Overview

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of sports partnerships, with exposure to sales strategy, partnership activation, and cross-functional collaboration across three dynamic teams: the Atlanta Hawks, the College Park Skyhawks, and State Farm Arena.

Key Responsibilities

• Act in a general support role to all Activation managers in their day-to-day account management
• Provide meeting support through diligent notetaking, action item tracking, and distribution of summaries to relevant stakeholders
• Assist with community activations and partner player/talent appearances
• Support during games and events, including the execution of in-game experiences/promotions and assisting with partner activations and entitlement nights, concourse activations, etc.
• Submit various internal request forms
• Participate in season-long activation project - Includes oversight of a key partner deliverable from planning through execution and recap phases
• Research and develop league and industry best practices to help strengthen existing partnerships as well as new business
• Provide photography support to maintain proof of performance for all partnership benefits - Ensure photographers are booked and have proper event access
• Create shot lists for games and events
• Aid in cataloging and tagging photos in Iconik asset management tool
• Aid in the build-out of Mid-Season, End of Season, and Special Event recaps using Sportsdigita and/or other presentation platforms
• Assist in inventory management and proper upkeep of GP closet/other storage spaces
• Provide support on touchpoints, both internally for the partnerships department and for our partner contacts throughout the season - Ex. Setting up lunches, shipping out gifting, etc.
• Maintain the Global Partnership partner list in Salesforce to ensure accuracy and accessibility
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required - Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience (internships included)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe product suites
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter who exhibits a strong work ethic
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information carefully and with sensitivity
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, including all event/game nights if applicable for Hawks, Skyhawks and State Farm Arena events
• Preferred - Previous experience in sports partnerships (professional or collegiate level)
• Familiarity with programs like Sportsdigita, Salesforce, KORE, Iconik, Smartsheet
• Interest in pursuing a career in sports partnerships longer term