Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

Department: Corporate Partnerships

Reports To: Director of Partnership Services

Job Summary

The primary focus of this position is to coordinate day-to-day aspects associated with the implementation, development and retention of assigned corporate partner sponsorship accounts, in addition to other duties to support the Corporate Partnerships team.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations, activation and development of assigned Los Angeles Clippers corporate partnership accounts.

• Act as corporate marketing consultant to partner contacts to develop and deliver on impactful, effective and measurable sponsorship platforms.

• Participate in and lead parts of the planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of all assigned partners’ contractual elements, including but not limited to: traditional media assets (e.g. radio, print, television, digital, social, etc.), in-market promotions, in-arena activation, hospitality, experiential, and community programs.

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate on the strategy and fulfillment of partnership marketing initiatives.

• Help manage the process of measuring the effectiveness of assigned sponsorship platforms to demonstrate partner ROI and ROO using tools such as Scarborough, Repucom, independent internal studies, etc.

• Maintain and grow partner relationships at all levels from day-to-day contacts to decision makers through regular touchpoints, including but not limited to: weekly or bi-weekly status calls; annual partner activation summit; hospitality and events; pre-season planning, mid-season check-in, and post-season recap meetings, etc.

• Act as an extension of assigned partners’ brand, understanding the industry landscape, business objectives, challenges, opportunities, etc.

• Responsible for directly contributing to overall department revenue goals by assisting with current sponsor partnership renewals and upsell opportunities.

• Work with Director of Partnership Services and Corporate Sales Managers to collaborate on new sponsor partnership opportunities.

• Maintain working knowledge of NBA approval process. Initiate process by submitting all necessary promotional materials and paperwork through the Team Promotions Proposal (TPP) process.

• Attend and participate in weekly departmental, activation team, and game-related marketing meetings.

• Manage both internal and external partner expectations on processes, timelines, approvals, and deadlines.

• Represents the Clippers in pitch meetings and presentations with clients and agencies.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the competitive landscape for the Clippers sports and entertainment properties and venues.

• Supports the Corporate Partnerships department with tasks relating to proposals, presentation development and special project deliverables to include strategy development, writing and visuals.

• Manage and maintain departments’ CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system to help drive sales and streamline business processes.

Characteristics / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, advertising, or sports management (or similar field) from a four-year college or university required.

• 2 years of professional work experience with a consumer brand, agency, sports property or venue required. Sales and corporate marking experience preferred.

• Computer skills required: experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) is required.

• Possess strong proficiency with Adobe Photoshop (preferred).

• Demonstrated ability to be strategic, creative and solution-oriented.

• Ability to establish effective client and interdepartmental relationships, manage multiple client contacts and projects, and drive business.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a group of highly motivated individuals, and also be an independent thinker.

• Ability to interface with colleagues, senior executives, and clients effectively and personably, recognizing the need to adjust communication style accordingly to the audience.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and use the upmost discretion when privy to sensitive information.

• Ability to maintain an impeccable professional appearance.

• Ability to demonstrate uncompromised judgment and discretion with regard to interpersonal relationships.

• Self-directed and able to work independently.

• Availability and willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary.

• Demonstrated dedication with the ability to oversee projects from origin through execution.

• Willingness to learn and should be able to flourish in a high growth, dynamic environment.

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

• Self-starter and entrepreneurial spirit with hands-on approach towards business.