Director of Sponsorship Activation| Acrisure Arena - Oak View Group

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary:

Acrisue Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to serve as the Director of Partnership Activation. The Director of Partnership Activation oversees the delivery of all partnership assets and activations for the building and team.  Additionally, this position will lead all partnership reporting and analytics, post-season reporting and renewals.  The Director of Partnership Activation will manage a team of two (2) full-time individuals and ensure that they are all excelling at fulfilling partnership fulfillment at the highest level.

 

 

This role will pay a yearly salary of $95,000 to $100,000 plus bonus.

 

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

 

This position will remain open until November 20, 2024

About the Venue:Responsibilities:

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

• Lead servicing of all sponsorship accounts
• Manage staff of two (2) to ensure that all partners’ assets are fulfilled in a prompt and timely manner.
• Manage and foster positive relationships with clients, by ensuring fulfillment and delivery of contract requirements are met with exceptional service.
• Lead in the development, execution and administration of partner programs with the internal departments which can include in-game assets, social and digital assets, broadcast assets and events.
• Lead the approval process for all partner marks use and activation plans.
• Lead workstreams with other arena and team verticals that ensures there are processes in place to fulfill partnership assets.
• Manage budgets, including tracking of expenses for each partner.
• Lead partner renewal process including renewal analysis, renewals decks, and meetings in collaboration with the sales team.
• Attend select partner weekly meetings.
• Work within a CRM system to track and update partner assets.
• Lead planning and execution of select special client events.
• Work closely with Vice President, Sponsorship Sales on budgets and inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree in marketing, sports management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' account management experience preferred.
• Candidates must have prior sponsorship service experience.
• Experience in managing a team preferred.
• Experience in the sports and entertainment industry preferred.
• Must be proficient with computers and MS Office programs.
• Some travel required.

 

SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER ATTRIBUTES:  

• Self-driven who thrives in an independent work environment and can effectively manage their own tasks without the need for constant supervision.
• Must have high attention to detail, be well organized and demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects. 
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.   
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of the sports sponsorship market
• Ability to work long, irregular hours and weekends as dictated by event schedules and project timetables.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.