Sports and Entertainment Sponsorship

This position is on-site in our downtown Fort Lauderdale headquarters Monday-Friday.

About the role

We are a leading and rapidly growing provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, committed to delivering life-changing outcomes for individuals with autism and their families. Our mission is to deliver life-changing outcomes for people with Autism, and their families, through rapid access to care - including diagnosis and individualized applied behavior analysis therapy. We achieve this mission by expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care while driving measurable results. We are guided by core values that define how we work every day, People First, The Joy Effect, Data-Driven Excellence, Disrupt with Purpose, Celebrate Uniqueness, and Resilient and Responsible, ensuring we prioritize those we serve, create meaningful connections, continuously improve outcomes, challenge the status quo, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure high-value professional sports and entertainment sponsorships in multiple states and cities.
• Negotiate optimal terms for the company in media, tickets, activation opportunities for business development, partner engagement, and employee retention/incentives.
• Manage all ticket packages to ensure 100% utilization for the highest priority business purpose.
• Partner with other key stakeholders to develop an online ticket-management platform to ensure the use of all tickets with zero waste.
• Quarterback the process cross-functionally with Business Development, Marketing, Operations, Recruiting, Event Management, and Human Resources.
• Develop high-impact activations behind sponsorships to bring them to life and engage with strategically selected target groups.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in sports and entertainment sponsorship marketing or leveraging partnerships to create value for brands.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of negotiating with sponsorship partners to optimize offerings and pricing curated to specific corporate priorities.
• General understanding of negotiating for exclusive VIP-level packages for business development.
• Sense of urgency.
• Resourcefulness, creative thinking, and a bias toward action.
• Ability to be a business driver and an effective project contributor.
• Qualities of integrity, openness, and a desire to help others.

Benefits

• 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (TransAmerica)
• Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• 100% employer-paid maternity/paternity leave for up to 5 weeks
• EAP (unlimited counseling 24/7), BeyondMed (discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services), PerkSpot (discounts on top brands), Pet Insurance (Nationwide), and On the GoGa wellbeing hub

ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.