What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Sales & Partnership Seasonal Assistant - HDBY position at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the new home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United and opened for its first events in August 2017. The stadium is also host of numerous other sports and entertainment events. The multi-purpose venue features flexible capacity that can expand to up to 83,000 seats; a retractable roof structure inspired by the oculus in the ancient Rome Pantheon; views of the Atlanta skyline; a 360-degree HD video halo board that, at nearly six stories tall and 1,100 linear feet in diameter, is the largest in the NFL and the world; an exterior fan plaza that provides fans with pre- and post-game entertainment; and a host of bars, restaurants and unique gathering destinations offering fans an unparalleled game day experience. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is part of AMB Sports & Entertainment, which also includes the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United.
Opportunity
We believe the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Campus can reconnect Westside neighborhoods with downtown Atlanta, provide year-round programming, and bring diverse groups together to share experiences and interests.
A central component of the campus is The Home Depot Backyard, a 11-acre greenspace that opened Fall 2018. This multi-purpose space is used for parking, tailgating and fan activations on game days and will be host to hundreds of programs and events per year, ranging from fitness classes to markets to concerts and cultural events.
Position Summary
The Home Depot Backyard Corporate Partnerships department has an opening for a Seasonal Assistant from mid - May 2025 to mid - November 2025. Experiences to be gained through the corporate partnership seasonal assistant position include:
- Full scope of the creation, implementation and strategic management of all activations with new and existing partners in The Home Depot Backyard
- On-site activation of grass roots marketing
- Brand ambassador for The Home Depot Backyard and participating sponsors
- Measuring partnership return on investment (ROI)
- Event execution
- Working with Corporate Partnership Team for Falcons/United integration
- Professional Customer Service that is necessary with direct customer and client interaction
- Solicitation of customer and participant feedback
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist with account management and contribute to the group’s activation efforts (design collateral, edit copy, organize event details, etc.)
- Assist with game day and event day execution
- Sponsorship sales and industry research
- Social media tracking (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) for all HDBY Partners
- Create a master recap of all sponsorship elements and activation
- Photograph all partner events and games, edit, and organize images.
- Assist programming team in our Signature and community events.
- Work alongside various projects for HDBY and provide support where needed.
Qualifications, Required Skills and Education Requirements
- College graduate
- Prior internships or work experience (6 months to 2 years) in Marketing, Sponsorship fulfillment, professional sales, professional client service or related fields required
- Solution oriented, highly motivated and proactive self-starter who works well as both team member and individual contributor
- Outstanding organizational skills, ability to follow through, and capable of meeting deadlines while balancing multiple projects and priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva or other graphic software
- Physical requirements include the ability to lift 30 pounds and ability to be on your feet for 2 hours
- Ability to work non-traditional work hours, and weekend hours required
- Reliable transportation required
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.
