Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing

DescriptionU.S. Soccer OverviewThe U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That’s why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game : from the grassroots, to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of US.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 management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.Position DescriptionU.S. Soccer is seeking a Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing to join our industry-leading team and help drive the growth of soccer in the United States. This individual will be a key contributor within U.S. Soccer’s growing commercial team and an important driver in the relationship between the Federation and its current and potential strategic partners. The Senior Manager will be keenly focused on driving partner-specific commercial value from a roster of blue-chip partners. The Senior Manager will work directly with the U.S. Soccer Commercial team to build the U.S. Soccer brand, engage fans, and deliver results.Primary ResponsibilitiesThis individual will be a key contributor on a team 100% focused on activation, growth and retention of current U.S. Soccer partnerships including, but not limited to : Owning day-to-day relationships : lead U.S. Soccer’s relationships with a select number of strategic partners to maximize value; develop and implement creative and high-impact activations that help all parties achieve their goals, integration with our media partners to build and strengthen long-term strategic relationships.Establishing new platforms and opportunities : work collaboratively with U.S. Soccer colleagues across all departments to help create and implement sellable programming and identify ways that current partners can be authentically integrated to help accomplish their goals, and support U.S. Soccer’s bullish growth projections.People management & development : Oversee a Partnership Marketing Coordinator by having oversight of their business portfolio and ensuring their professional development by providing mentorship along with clearly articulating role expectations.Securing new partners : assist business development initiatives and the growth of U.S. Soccer by reviewing proposals and developing innovative concepts that support partner objectives.RequirementsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of expertise7-9 years of experience in strategic brand and partnership marketing with an emphasis on event execution and hospitalityAble and willing to travel up to 35% of the time to all domestic U.S. Soccer controlled matchesGeneral knowledge of soccerCapable of working in fast-paced and demanding environmentsMust be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and missionProficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)Desired QualificationsPro-active, bias for action to provide great partner-specific valueMarket expertise in a space that is evolving and changing?Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExceptional attention to detailAbility to manage multiple concurrent events through multi-tasking and managing priorities efficientlyAbility to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary teamExcellent computer skills, including Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilitiesExperience with Adobe suite or a similar program is preferredA background in, and passion for, soccer, sports and entertainment is preferredExperience in sports marketingDesire to be part of a team”Student of the Game” mentality and desire for continual growthAccountable for actions / decisions and does not make excusesAbility to apply learning from past projects and experiencesMulti-lingual a plusU.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr