What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Partnership Marketing position at New York City FC?
JOB TITLE : Manager, Partnership Marketing
DEPARTMENT : Partnership Marketing
REPORTS TO : Head of Partnership Marketing – Americas
LOCATION : New York, NY
POSITION OVERVIEW :
New York City FC is seeking a Manager, Partnership Marketing to play a pivotal role in managing, renewing, and growing brand partnerships. This individual will be responsible for developing strategic marketing campaigns that drive commercial revenue and maximize partner value. The ideal candidate will excel in relationship management, creative problem-solving, and revenue generation, ensuring that partners fully leverage club assets to achieve their brand and business objectives.
This role will collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver and optimize partner assets, including digital content, matchday branding, immersive experiences, tickets & hospitality, player appearances, and merchandise. The Manager will also be a key contributor to partner renewals and upsells, ensuring long-term success and growth for both the club and its commercial partners.
WHAT YOU’LL DO :
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners and agency teams.
- Gain a deep understanding of each partner’s brand and business objectives.
- Proactively develop marketing concepts leveraging New York City FC assets and platforms.
- Ensure all partner activations align with New York City FC brand guidelines and standards.
- Structure and negotiate complex rights packages to meet partner objectives.
- Drive revenue growth by securing renewals and upsells for existing partnerships.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of partner initiatives.
- Utilize CRM and analytical tools to monitor and enhance partner performance.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING :
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
COMPENSATION :
This exempt position has an estimated annual base salary range of $70,000-$80,000 and is not overtime eligible. Final compensation offer amounts are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors such as certifications and software expertise. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.
WHAT WE OFFER
ABOUT NEW YORK CITY FC
At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build this city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs eight times over the past nine seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, set to open for the 2027 MLS season. For more information, please visit : www.newyorkcityfc.com.
New York City FC is also one of 13 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club Bolívar among its sister clubs.
We are 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.
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Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
