What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Partnership Management position at Worcester Red Sox?
Job title: Manager, Partnership Management
Reports to: Director, Partnership Management
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday as required, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Location: Worcester, MA
About the Worcester Red Sox:
The Worcester Red Sox, Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, bring life to the Worcester Community through competitive baseball and community engagement. Since Polar Parks Opening Day in 2021, the Worcester Red Sox have seen continuous growth and support throughout Central Massachusetts and beyond. The Worcester Red Sox are a proud member club of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH).
Position Overview:
The Worcester Red Sox are looking for a Manager, Partnership Management to act as the activation arm of the Corporate Partnerships department. The Manager, Partnership Management will help execute fully integrated marketing programs that include on-site signage, game sponsorships, promotions, event marketing and digital assets.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
· Manage the collection and execution of all sponsor artwork and copy for static signage, video board advertisements and publications.
· Manage the collection and execution of all sponsor advertising information, (such as live reads and :30 commercials spots)
· Manage and execute sponsor hospitality requests.
· Help coordinate the planning and execution of various in-park game day and non-game day corporate partner functions and events (such as on-field experiences and community events).
· Update and maintain all sponsor contract inventory.
· Help coordinate all details relating to outdoor and indoor displays and tabling, (such as vehicle displays, sampling displays, and concourse tabling).
· Prepare, compile, and assemble client recaps and sales proposals. Attend recap, proposal, and other client meetings as necessary.
· Maintain and build client relationships.
· Work various game duties and be present at home games and other off-day events as necessary.
· Administrative work necessary in completing department and client activities (such as filing, mailings, hand deliveries, and overnight couriers).
· Game Day duties:
o Strengthening relationships with corporate partners, fans and the community.
o Other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including tarp pulls.
o Assist with client and fan hospitality as needed.
o Assist with promotional activation as needed.
o Assist other departments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience with a professional sports team and/or property is preferred, but not mandatory.
· Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and keep time-sensitive, highly visible projects running smoothly.
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office and Adobe Design Suite, basic photoshop skills are preferred.
· Ability to work nights, weekends, & select holidays.
· Must possess exemplary communication skills both written and verbal
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.
