Position: Manager, Partnership Marketing

Department: Partnership Marketing

Reports to: Senior Director, Partnership Marketing

Job Summary:

The Partnership Marketing Manager will play a key role on the Partnerships Team working closely with the Senior Director of Partnership Marketing. This individual will be responsible for the execution and fulfillment of the Club’s partnerships, consisting of Club trademark and promotional rights, stadium signage, media (broadcast, digital, and social) consumer promotions, special events, community relations programs, and cause marketing initiatives with a focus on delivering measurable return on investment for the assigned book of business.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will thrive in creating unique opportunities to expand partnerships and focus on partner retention with FCC’s existing partners.

What You’ll Do:

• Own daily partner relationships of a variety of FC Cincinnati’s mid-to-high level partnerships by developing creative marketing campaigns and activations that deliver high-impact results achieving partner goals.
• Combine vision and ambition by working with internal and external stakeholders to identify ways that current partners can be authentically integrated into FCC’s marketing and community initiatives with goals of accomplishing annual goals for both the partner(s) and the Club.
• Collaborate on various special projects and events to advance the goals and priorities of FC Cincinnati.
• Work closely with Marketing, Match Day Entertainment, and Community Relations departments to develop and implement successful promotions, charitable events, and entertainment features to ensure Partner goals and objectives are met and provide maximum return on investment.
• Produce partner documents and reports including, but not limited to; annual go-to-market plans and detailed proof of performances (PoP) of all activities highlighting sponsorship deliverables (ie. signage, radio & TV spots, promotional activity and results, VIP parties, tickets, program/media guide ads).
• Assist with maintaining records of all asset implementation including ticket logs, budget management, promotions, artwork deadlines, and communications.
• Build strong, trusting and open relationships with internal departments and teams.
• Develop authentic professional relationships with existing partners.
• Lead partner renewal and upsell opportunities by utilizing category knowledge and industry trends in meaningful ways to align with partner objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Sport Management, or Communications.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in client account management, brand management, or similar capacity at a sports property, brand, or agency.
• Extremely collaborative and detail oriented with vision to try new things with world-class effort.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and events under tight timelines when necessary.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills to successfully navigate adverse situations as needed.
• Ability to be self-motivated and collaborative with your teammates.
• Must be able to work most home games, irregular schedules, weekend, early morning, late-night and holiday work assignments as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (ie. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

What You’ll Bring:

• Extremely collaborative and detail oriented with vision to try new things with world-class effort.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and events under tight timelines when necessary.

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• Option for one work from home day per week (by department and schedule)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k plan with company match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Maternity & Paternity Leave and Family Building Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program and free subscription to the Calm App
• Discount off merchandise in the FCC team store
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Professional development and Frequent team building opportunities
• Employee recognition programs and referral programs
• Opportunity for complimentary staff tickets to home FC Cincinnati matches

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community . FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.