COMPANY BACKGROUND

Founded in 1959, the Buffalo Bills are one of the most storied franchises in the National Football League (NFL). The Bills have won the AFC East division title the last five years, as well as won two American Football League (AFL) Championships (1964-1965), and an NFL record four straight AFC Championships (1990-1993) that included four trips to the Super Bowl. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the Bills are proud to be a member of the Western New York Community for more than 55 years.

Terry and Kim Pegula purchased the Buffalo Bills in 2014 and are only the second owners in the team’s history.  Terry Pegula rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected leaders in the energy industry, and the Pegula’s are one of the few professional sports owners to operate franchises in multiple sports, also owning the Buffalo Sabres (NHL), Buffalo Bandits (NLL), and Rochester Americans (AHL).

The Buffalo Bills are building a new stadium which will open in 2026, and are excited to be building the future while fostering a championship culture. Our HEART values, hard work, energy, accountability, respect, and team, are at the forefront of everything we do for our fans, community, employees, and team.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Manager of Partnership Solutions will be responsible for advancing data-driven decision-making within the Buffalo Bills Corporate Partnerships (CP) department, focusing on increasing revenue via category and asset optimization, tool / vendor selection and implementation, consumer research and insights, performance evaluation and reporting, and improving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience leveraging data within a sports revenue function, with a focus on strategy, research, and consumer insights/and or analytics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Corporate Partnership-related strategic initiatives, including category and asset valuation analyses, prospect identification, consumer and brand research, rate card benchmarking, proposal and presentation creation, and performance tracking and reporting

• Participate and help organize brainstorming sessions to better align Bills’ organizational goals, assets, and values with prospective partners’ objectives

• Assess current Corporate Partnership vendor stack and recommend appropriate tools / technologies to enhance the department’s data capabilities, usage, and adoption

• Collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships team to create compelling, data-driven platforms and proposals that align with current and prospective partners’ business goals

• Oversee usage and configuration of the CRM Sponsorship module including proposal and deal sheet creation and evaluation, sales pipeline and activity tracking, and inventory and rate card management
• Direct partner measurement and recap process including midseason and end of season reporting and insights
• Contribute to Corporate Partnership-specific, executive-level dashboards to monitor and communicate Corporate Partnership KPIs

• Explore and stay informed on industry best practices across sports teams, brand advertising, and other relevant industry trades to identify innovative strategies and opportunities for partnership growth
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics) or equivalent years of additional experience
• 3-5 years of experience in the sports analytics and/or corporate partnerships space
• Proven success in transforming raw data into actionable insights, communicating findings to stakeholders, and driving value across revenue functions
• Deep knowledge of the Sponsorship-related, third-party vendor landscape including CRM systems and sponsorship valuation, pitch-deck creation, and activation management tools
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI); experience developing revenue-centric dashboard suites centered on clarity, accuracy, and accessibility
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrated experience in making data insights accessible to diverse audiences via creative visualization and storytelling
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact collaboratively and efficiently with all levels of an organization 
• Availability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed as well as the ability to work indoors and outdoors as needed
• Able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Able to lift or move items or boxes weighing up to 20lbs across the office or stadium and occasionally move about inside the office and/or stadium to access office machinery, meeting spaces and perform other duties as assigned

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Is a highly analytical and quantitative thinker with a creative streak; loves to combine the power of sports and data to bring brand partnerships to life
• Balances openness and collaboration with a sense of urgency; thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Is comfortable with both high-level strategic planning and in-depth analysis; willing to dive deep into analyses but able to uplevel insights into executive-level presentations
• Serves as a bridge between the Strategy and Analytics and Corporate Partnership teams; helps leaders clarify objectives and identifies opportunities for data-driven decision-making
• Collaborative by nature; always a team player and prioritizes shared success
• Takes ownership and accountability; identifies process improvements to make the Bills more efficient and effective and takes action

Compensation: 

• Salary will be based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Benefits and Incentives:

•  Medical Plans: Comprehensive and affordable medical plan options; fully paid dental, short and long-term disability, and life insurance; supplemental vision care and critical illness coverage.
• Investments: 401(K) with employer matching; discretionary annual employer defined contribution
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, holidays, volunteer time, diversity awareness days, paid parental leave
• Bills Experience: deeply discounted employee season tickets and paid parking; discount on team store merchandise
• Wellness: onsite fitness facilities and employee cafeteria
• Bills Culture: we offer many social and community volunteer events as well as learning and development growth opportunities

The Buffalo Bills, LLC are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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