POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Corporate Partnership Account Manager will be responsible for the professional management of many of the organization’s premier corporate partnerships. This position is responsible for delivering exceptional client service, executing high-impact activations and collaborating across departments to ensure seamless fulfillment of partnership assets. The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship builder, strategic thinker and detail-oriented project manager who thrives in a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned corporate partners, fostering long-term relationships built on trust, performance and shared goals.
- Understand each partner’s brand objectives and develop customized activation strategies to meet their KPIs.
- Represent the organization at games, events and community initiatives to engage with partners and enhance relationship value.
Activation & Fulfillment
- Lead the planning, execution and measurement of contractual assets including in-venue signage, digital & social media, TV & radio assets, hospitality and experiential activations.
- Accurately track inventory fulfillment throughout contract lifecycle.
- Prepare and present partnership recaps for each account, highlighting areas of growth and opportunity based on data and reporting.
Sales Support & Revenue Growth
- Partner with the Corporate Partnership Sales team to identify upsell opportunities and contribute to renewal strategies.
- Assist in the development of proposals and presentations for new business opportunities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with internal departments (fan development, digital, ticketing, football operations, stadium operations, etc.) to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all partnership elements.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to align partnership activations with organizational goals and fan engagement strategies.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong positive working relationships with corporate clients and co-workers.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in sponsorship, client service, or marketing. Sports industry preferred.
- Strong, proven understanding of the practices and principles related to the sale and execution of corporate partnerships.
- Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and deliver exceptional client service and communication skills.
- Strong project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with CRM platforms (KORE) and sponsorship inventory systems (Activate).
- Familiarity with valuation tools and consumer & market insights tools (YouGov, SponsorUnited, Relo Metrics).
- Not required but a plus for experience in Adobe Creative Cloud Design (Photoshop & Illustrator, especially).
Professional References:
Please be prepared to provide (3) references upon request
Job Questions:
1. Do you have 3 years of sponsorship client management/service experience?
2. Are you able to work up to 5 days per week in office?
3. Are you willing and available to work all Bengals home games?
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
