Manager, Partnership Marketing- University of South Florida

About Elevate

Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.

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Role Overview

The Manager of Partnership Marketing is responsible for all partner related activities, including the activation and execution of all contractually obligated sponsorship elements. This person will build strong relationships with current partners to aid in the renewal and retention of sponsors, and will work to continuously increase the level of service and support offered by the partnerships department.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest level of service to all existing corporate partners.
• Gather, plan and execute all contractual elements for each corporate partner.
• Proof all collateral material featuring the University’s logo for correct usage, i.e., sponsor artwork, radio copy, public address script, logos, print, web, and other relevant items needed to execute the agreement.
• Review gameday scripts, rundowns, etc., to ensure accurate sponsorship recognition.
• Ensure that all digital and social media entitlements are met.
• Deliver ongoing creative marketing and activation recommendations for current partners including retail activation, in-stadium promotions, special events and community outreach ideas.
• Lead the development of promotional, big-idea creative concepts and creative executions.
• Participate in cross functional department meetings and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Create an annual Partner Planning Strategy to align with property objectives. This will include the development of creative activation programs and co-branded marketing opportunities.
• Maintain proper benchmarks and tracking of Partner asset inventory.
• Implement effective measurement tools to track partnership assets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will be able to perform each essential duty or possess the skills necessary to learn and implement them. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of proven event and project management experience.
• Demonstrated success in the media, sport sponsorship or entertainment fields required.
• Experience in the Florida marketplace preferred, but not necessary.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and creatively solve day-to-day challenges.
• Extremely organized with a high attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic – must be a team player with a “get the job done” attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with proven experience managing multiple projects and timelines.
• Knowledge of marketing, promotions, event planning and game production preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Power Point, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Environment

○ The incumbent primarily works in an office environment, however is expected to attend additional athletic event(s) and/or department events as scheduled throughout the year.

Physical Demands

○ This position requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Travel Requirements

○ This position may require scheduled travel for current and prospective client meetings.

Position And Benefit Details

• Full Time, Non- Exempt
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more
• 401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Unlimited PTO
  
  

This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at HR@oneelevate.com

We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.