Best suited to candidates with experience in sport sponsorship or entertainment fields working in a collaborative, client-facing environment at a college athletics property in Auburn, Alabama.
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Original posting from Playfly Sports
PARTNERSHIP SERVICES SPECIALIST
Auburn, AL
On-Site
THE RUNDOWN
Playfly Sports is looking for a Partnership Services Specialist to join our team in Auburn, AL.
The Partnership Services Specialist will act as a main point of contact for clients & sponsors that have partnered with Playfly Sports at Auburn. This role will be responsible for client contract fulfillment, cultivating positive client relationships and performing other tasks as required on behalf of Playfly Sports Properties at Auburn University.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
Work with the General Manager to support and activate enterprise partnership agreements
Meet with clients to assist with developing key marketing objectives in alignment with contract obligations
Review corporate partner agreements to fulfill client benefits and develop & maintain relationship between partners and Playfly Sports Properties
Execute corporate partner promotions, including coordination of pre-game and in-game promotions with university athletics
Assist with or lead the planning and implementation of special events, sponsor promotions, including coordination of in-game promotions with property athletics department; May require additional guidance from direct manager depending on size of the property
Manage operational tasks related to contract processing and day-to-day office operations
Assist with the execution of marketing promotions with clients
Develop and assist with the execution of traffic building promotions with clients
Support team incremental sponsorship revenue push to exceed individual and team goals
Uphold and support by example a culture of hard work, creativity – always building team belief in the revenue goal
Collaborate with finance team to manage and process invoices
Obtain and manage all necessary proof of performance records to communicate success rates of partnership
Entertain and cultivate sponsors in various settings
Maintain CRM software to ensure data is up to date for reporting and metrics
Other job-related duties as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Bachelor’s degree required
Two (2) years of experience in sport sponsorship or entertainment fields
Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Powerpoint
Demonstrated professional sales presentation skills
TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit, stand, and walkup stairs
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Be available for game day Saturdays, evening athletic events and coach’s shows.
Be available to travel for client presentations
Be available for hours and duties in correlation to the client fulfillment responsibilities of Playfly Sports Properties
WHAT WE DO
Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com
WHAT WE STAND FOR
At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.
EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.
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