Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships Business Solutions

Summary

The Business Solutions Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Business Solutions team within our Corporate Partnerships department. The Business Solutions Team is the strategy arm of Corporate Partnerships that is ultimately tasked with helping generate revenue and drive value for the team's corporate partners by working directly with the Partnership Activation and Sales teams.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Manager of Business Solutions on:

Proposal Development

• Identify the business objectives of prospects and translate those needs and goals into a holistic, customized partnership strategy
• Ensure effective communication between departments to facilitate collaboration and seamless asset development
• Build pitch deck outlines / presentations composed of a menu of assets that meet prospective partner goals in collaboration with the Business Solutions Manager and Graphic Designer
• Assist the Sales and Marketing teams with the creation of assets, while observing best practices from other organizations

Reporting & Insights

• Work to aggregate data / metrics for different categories that the Sales and Activation teams are presenting to clients
• Ensure data / metrics are updated regularly

Asset Management

• Oversee the maintenance of all corporate partnership inventory (e.g., game day, digital/social, community relations, ticketing, etc.)
• Assess current industry trends and conduct market research on new technologies in (and out of) sports that we can implement across our partnerships
• Evaluate and provide strategies to create new inventory based on current and historical data from all MLS teams (and other leagues)

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with Business Solutions team to run and operate an efficient workflow process within the Partnerships team
• Assist in establishing interdepartmental relationships and work cross-department on partnership strategy development
• Participate in weekly Business Solutions and Corporate Partnerships meetings
• Assist with helping maintain department processes
• Work closely with other members of the Corporate Partnership team and other internal departments to achieve department goals and objectives
• Other duties as assigned by the Business Solutions and Corporate Partnership Team (i.e. Partnership Marketing support, sales support, etc.)

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Sports Marketing/Management, Business, Communications, or other related field required.
• Previous coursework or desire to learn and understand the business of sports, specifically data, analytics, marketing, and corporate partnerships
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Presentation Software (i.e., Canva, Pitch.com, Digideck, etc.)
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required
• Must possess a strong work ethic with a willingness to learn
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Consistent, punctual and regular attendance
• Professional image and demeanor
• Must be creative and solutions-oriented