Sr. Partnership Marketing Manager
Portland Trail Blazers
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As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we bring people together to create extraordinary moments and lasting memories through the power of sports and entertainment. Our organization has an opportunity and responsibility to positively impact our staff, players, fans, and community. As such, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and our community.
We ask that you join us in this journey, and that you continue to advance this work within your own sphere of influence. We are all in this together - after all, we are all part of Rip City.
Our Senior Partnership Marketing Manager will be a leader and mentor on the Partnership Marketing team. You'll bring your expertise in the areas of management, building out activation packages and collaborating on cross-organizational initiatives. In this role, you will support the Director of Partnership Marketing and gain valuable exposure that will promote development and the improvement of the brand.
You will utilize your relationship and communication skills to maintain your accounts and fulfill on media, promotion and merchandising elements associated with sponsorship contracts.
You will be responsible for:
• Managing three Partnership Marketing Specialists and one Partnership Marketing Coordinator - establishing weekly 1:1 meetings, goal setting, performance conversations, and providing guidance on team book of business and other departmental projects.
• Actively supporting your team by coaching through difficult situations, providing relevant and constructive feedback and seeking ways to further develop staff while creating readiness for the next steps in their careers.
• Collaborating with Director of Sales, Corporate Partnerships to advise and consult on the creation of a marketing strategy for premium assets.
• Partnering with Director of Partnership Marketing in the build out of activation packages for go to market such as 50/50 raffle.
• Driving the strategic development and supporting the execution of select Partnership Marketing programs/reports that use analytics, research and standard methodologies to demonstrate the partnership value proposition, return on investment and support partners in achieving desired business objectives.
• Leading account renewal planning strategy and process to include research, analytics and upsell while developing an account plan for each partner that includes ideas to maintain and/or grow the partners account.
• Developing marketing plans that are inclusive of strategies that align with partner objectives, activation timeline, implementation tactics and measurable results.
• Cultivating cross-functional relationships with internal partners who directly and indirectly support the implementation and activation of partner accounts.
• Maintaining day-to-day communication with sponsors and consistently deliver exceptional customer service with the intent of cultivating relationships.
• Developing and presenting campaign and annual reports to clients in addition to overseeing budgets for assigned accounts.
You are qualified if:
• You possess a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Marketing, Journalism, or a related field; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You have experience specifically in sports marketing, brand, media, digital, advertising, promotions and/or event planning.
• You are passionate about managing a team - prior management experience is a plus.
• You are able to prioritize and lead multiple projects at a time.
• You demonstrate an ability to solve problems creatively, using the highest degree of tact.
• You collaborate well with all levels of clients, management and peers.
• You make decisions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• You look to innovate and brainstorm new ideas.
• You present a professional demeanor and strong team orientation.
• You demonstrate strong communication skills.
• You show excellent attention to detail and follow through.
• You possess working knowledge of basic PC systems and familiarity with Office products.
• You have an understanding of the sales process, preferred.
• You possess the ability to lift 20-50 lbs.
• You can work flexible hours that may include working Trail Blazers home games plus other nights, weekends and holidays.
If you are passionate about leading a team and have previous marketing experience, then apply for our Sr. Partnership Marketing Manager.
Offers of employment will be conditioned on an individualized assessment of background check results after a conditional offer is made.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to being champions of diversity in our organization and community.
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• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Why are you interested in this position?
• We want to make sure this position is a great match for you and our organization. What is your salary expectation for this position?