Manager, Partnership Activation

Manager of Partnership Activation

San Diego FC (San Diego FC) is the newest member of the MLS family. As part of the unique Right to Dream model and the Sycuan Tribe’s deep roots, we are proud to be building a San Diego-centric soccer organization that honors our history and celebrates emerging excellence.

THE ROLE

The Manager of Partnership Activation will be primarily responsible for the planning, execution, client service and day-to-day management of all aspects surrounding San Diego FC partnership contracts. The Manager of Partnership Activation acts as the liaison between multiple San Diego FC partners and/or their agencies, fellow San Diego FC Partnerships staff, and the internal departments of San Diego Football Club. The Manager of Partnership Activation will report directly into the Director, Partnership Activation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as the primary liaison for San Diego FC partners to facilitate activation of integrated partnership agreements
• Assist with the development of partnership proposals and presentations for both new business and renewals.
• Participate in management and analysis of departmental tools equipped to support sales and inventory management
• Collaborate with San Diego FC partnership staff to fully understand each client’s marketing objectives and priorities
• Assist with game-day events and activation for corporate partners, including but not limited to special activations, pre-game, in-game and half-time promotions, hospitality events, promotional activations and displays
• Manage corporate partnership aspects of non-game day events and promotions, including but not limited to clinics, tournaments, player appearances, special promotions, and sweepstakes
• Manage several business lines on behalf of the department to ensure all corporate partnership elements are fulfilled and all inventory is utilized (i.e. television, radio, digital, etc.)
• Prepare and communicate timelines, artwork, creative specifications, and implementation deadlines
• Maintain detailed planning records using CRM system, and manage budgets related to the execution of partnership agreements
• Prepare and process all documentation related to client implementation and the creation of year-end partnership summaries
• Facilitate ongoing client engagement and opportunity identification via regular meetings, conference calls, and written correspondence
• Coordinate special events for client accounts, managing from planning to execution of these events
• Coordinate and manage all ticket and hospitality implementation, as well as scheduling and logistics for current partners on San Diego FC home matches
• Work closely with all internal constituents, including marketing, business intelligence, ticketing, accounting, operations, community relations, consumer products and more
• Travel as required for club events and client meetings
• Responsible for any other special projects assigned by leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of high-level partnership activation experience
• Expert time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines on numerous concurrent projects
• Excellent spelling, grammar, proofreading skills and a strong ability to communicate both orally and written
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office and G Suite Products, KORE Software, Photoshop and third party research tools
• Familiarity/proficiency with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other relevant digital/social media channels
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to establish strong relationships, effectively manage expectations and provide information with extraordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentially
• Ability to establish priorities and courses of action for handling multiple tasks and projects with minimal supervision, and a demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to prepare, understand and monitor activation budgets
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining high levels of productivity and effectiveness under pressure
• Able to work flexible and irregular hours (including evenings, weekends, and special events)
• High emotional intelligence, intellectual curiosity and desire to grow professionally
• Self-motivated with entrepreneurial spirit
• Possess an optimistic team attitude and competitive desire to be the best
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

ABOUT SAN DIEGO FC:

We value community, diversity, and acting with purpose. We are looking for leaders at all levels to co-create the culture of a new organization that is built on the premise that you can discover, understand, and re-define excellence by nurturing talent and creating opportunity anywhere – specifically though soccer.

This is an opportunity to be a part of a great team building something meaningful for San Diego. We offer excellent benefits including health coverages with generous company contributions, over 30 days of paid time off, and a 4% company match on your 401(k).

We encourage all individuals who share our commitment to community and soccer to apply Soccer is humanity and together, we can make a meaningful impact both on and off the field, fostering a culture that embraces excellence and equal opportunities. SDFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.