What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Partnerships position at Attain Sports?

Job Description

The Baysox are seeking a well-qualified individual for the role of Director of Partnerships. Reporting to the General Manager, this role oversees the sale, fulfillment, and renewal of sponsorship Partnerships for the Chesapeake Baysox. The Director will oversee the Sponsorship department including management of partnership account executive(s). This role is the lifeblood of the business relationships that the Baysox hold within the community, as well as how the Sponsorship department succeeds in relation to internal stakeholders.

Duties

Manage and renew existing partner relationships
Develop new partners to maximize revenue associated with in-park Partner Marketing and Partner Hospitality / Ticket Sales
Report monthly, or more often if necessary, throughout the year to the General Manager on sales forecasts and new business development
Work closely with Ticket department to sell and fulfill Partner ticketing and hospitality needs
Liaison with food and beverage to establish mutually beneficial partnerships with local, regional, and national food brands for exposure and sale in stadium
Solicit bids for, and manage execution of, fulfillment of inventory by 3rd-party vendors as necessary including signage, promotional items, in-game entertainment resources, and more.
Develop new and innovative inventory based on industry trends and market needs for sale to new and existing partners
Work all regular-season Baysox home games to manage fulfillment and client entertainment needs
Other duties as assigned by the General Manager and / or ownership

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in sports management, business administration, or related field

3-5 years sales experience in sales of sports corporate partnerships, Entertainment / Hospitality, or equivalent sales / fundraising experience

Experience managing and training subordinates in successful sales and activation strategies

Strong interpersonal communications and relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications

Strong grasp on industry trends in sports marketing

Working knowledge of or previous experience with ticketing and CRM software (Hubspot specifically) preferred but not required

Additional Information

Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as :

Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs

11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)

Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Flexible career paths - our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us

A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you. Our IDEA-Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship-Program maximizes a sense of belonging by creating an environment where diverse experiences are embraced, and authenticity is welcomed.

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