Partnership Marketing Manager

Who we are: The mission of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans is to be #1 in everything we do and a be global brand to all of our fans. We take pride in the growth and success of the entire Gulf Coast region and are committed to leveraging our resources and goodwill to foster meaningful change for the greater good of society and our community. We celebrate individuality and value all identities and experiences, and value the perspectives of our team members. Our team members are integral to our success, and we stand beside them through success and hardship. We make it a priority to make all team members feel included and their opinions be heard. Together, we win!   Who you are: You want to be part of a team that values community, integrity, excellence, and an organization where people come first and are celebrated. You love the industry of sports, and are excited by the potential of working for two major leagues, the NFL and the NBA. You understand and appreciate that New Orleans is a unique city with so much to offer, and you want to be a part of the vibrant community that wants to see it’s teams be the best. You are passionate, driven, and ready to work hard and have fun.   Position Summary: The New Orleans Pelicans and New Orleans Saints Corporate Partnerships department encompasses a consultative approach to partnership management. The Partnership Marketing team is responsible for relationship building, execution and overall management of the teams’ corporate partnerships, and is expected to drive revenue by renewing and growing our partnerships. The team is expected to have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Corporate Partnership department’s overall operations, including (but not limited to) special event planning, community programs, digital campaigns, brand management, media management, and capturing case studies and best in class examples. Each individual has a passion for driving revenue, meeting department and team goals and serves as an industry specialist within their respective book of business. We are seeking a Partnership Marketing Manager to join the team!   What you will be doing: Explore and understand each partner’s business and industry, and the goals and objectives for their partnership with the Pelicans and Saints, Responsible for renewing and upselling their entire book of business, providing weekly pipeline updates to senior leadership Serve as a leader on the corporate partnership team with a minimum of one full time direct report Develop partnership campaigns that have an integrated marketing approach and consistently provide the brand with new marketing opportunities that will help their business and generate incremental revenue for the teams Responsible for developing personal and business relationships with all levels of partner contacts (i.e., day to day contacts, Sr. Management, C level executives, owners, etc.) and manage partnership communications, including regular outreach, calls, meetings and presentations. Take lead in developing and managing a strategic plan for all renewal accounts Manage various projects or disciplines within the Corporate Partnerships department that will positively impact the entire team and their strategy for current and new partners.  Such disciplines could include community relations projects, social media strategies, maximizing PR efforts, etc.   What you will bring: Bachelor’s degree Minimum 4-6 years of professional experience in professional sports, brand or agency work, management experience preferred Preferred experience in client management, partnership activation, brand strategy and sales Should bring a love of solving strategic business challenges with creative solutions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders Ability and passion to sell, be a creative marketer and problem solver Must be timely and have a flexible work schedule in order to deal effectively with special event responsibilities throughout the year: weekends, nights and holidays as dictated by events or requirements Thrive in a fast-paced workplace where managing multiple projects is critical to success   What we offer: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options 401K with employer contributions Paid parental leave PTO and paid holidays Wellness Program