The Seasonal Partnership Services Coordinator will be responsible for interacting directly with sponsors on behalf of the team. Also responsible for executing all elements found in sponsor contracts, including customized promotions, media, and special events. This position will report to the Vice President, Partnerships.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and understand each partner contract assigned
- Act as project manager for key departmental areas of focus, such as radio partnership, employee of the game program, community efforts, etc.
- Plan out the timeline for and execution of each element in the partner contract including, but not limited to:
- Implement and attend planning meetings; brainstorm with sponsors on how to best meet their goals and utilize their partnership to the fullest
- In-stadium signage
- Market partner promotions
- Secure and distribute ticketing inventory
- Executing ballpark events for partner employees or key relationships
- Facilitate mascot appearances
- Create and execute promotions to meet the business goals of the partner including:
- Working with partner and team staff on creation of POS collaterals, newspaper ads, in-stadium signage, website promoting, newsletter text, radio, social media etc.
- Event planning and execution of all partner events at the stadium including large company picnics, softball games/tournaments, luncheons, team building activities, field days, public events, etc.
- Document items throughout the season and create a comprehensive annual report for each partner at the conclusion of the season
- Support partners and other guests in the stadium at games and other events
- Work most home games (including many nights, weekends and holidays)
- Provide VIP pre-game tours
- Enact partner plaza events and promotions before and during games
- Maintain and work within partner budgets
- Position will require use of Ticketmaster Archtics software and CRM software for relationship management
- Work tirelessly to find other opportunities to over-deliver on value for sponsors
Qualities and Traits of the Ideal Candidate:
- Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively multi-task
- Desires to build relationships and speak to client face to face or on the phone
- Strong background in sales, marketing and/or account management
- Desire to ask questions, learn and constantly improve
- Comfortable dealing with people in a professional, customer service-oriented manner
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, high energy environment
- Willing to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays)
