What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Coordinator, Partnership Development position at U.S. Soccer Federation?
U.S. Soccer Overview
We are U.S. Soccer and we are the future of sport in the United States. Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States. We embrace diversity, technology and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and serve our athletes and fans. We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create and work on a team.
U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.
The Federation’s core principles set organization-wide standards to identify and foster our culture and inform how we interact and hold each other accountable. These principles guide U.S. Soccer: We Win Together. We Aim High. We Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. To be successful as a USSF employee, it is critical to demonstrate and live up to these principles every day and with every interaction with peers, stakeholders, and partners.
The Federation’s core values are the individual attributes and characteristics that staff embody to uphold the organization’s principles and succeed. These values guide our employees: Integrity. Commitment. Teamwork. Respect.
U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for US soccer in the near and far future. We are therefore, looking for dynamic servant-leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility and an empathic approach that contributes to bold teams and delivers globally significant results.
Position Description
The Sr. Coordinator of Partnership Development will provide support across the Partnership Development & Strategy team in our efforts to: 1) Drive new business in the form of new sponsors/partners of U.S. Soccer and 2) Create new platforms to help both existing and new partners connect directly with our fans and drive value for U.S. Soccer Federation.
The selected candidate will provide support to the team across the entire sales cycle process, ranging from initial industry research and category analysis efforts, to helping prepare for key sales/pitch meetings and ensuring we have a top-class hosting and gifting program for prospective partners of the Federation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day support to the Partnership Development & Strategy team
- Support prospecting efforts across key open categories
- Conduct brand and market intelligence & research
- Support with planning all hosting, hospitality and gifting efforts for key prospects
- Attend sales/pitch meetings, create agendas and document minutes
- Manage logistics and scheduling of meetings where applicable
- Assist with creation of executive bios and brand briefs to support sales efforts
- Partner with internal departments (i.e., marketing, communications, digital media) to gather insights and assets for partnership presentations
- Support the Partnership Strategy team’s efforts with visual storytelling, data and insights, and platform development
- Collaborate with Partnership Marketing to ensure a seamless transition for new partners
- Support the National Training Center Partnership Development team throughout the sales process
- Attend select U.S. Soccer events to support Partnership Development efforts
- Perform other assignments or duties as required
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 1-2 years of experience in partnership development, sales, or marketing (preferably within sports, entertainment, or media industries)
- High level of organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to craft compelling narratives and presentations
- Self-starter with an ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Have a proactive work ethic and strong desire to succeed
- General knowledge of soccer
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.
We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.
