Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4-8 years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience, including sponsorship marketing, event marketing, and/or sponsor servicing. Football-specific league/team experience and an understanding of the business of sports are highly preferred. Strong skills in client relationship management, strategic and creative thinking, problem-solving, time management, and proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word are essential.
Description
About ElevateElevate is an award-winning global sports and entertainment agency founded in 2018 and the chosen growth partner for the world's leading brands, properties, and experience-driven businesses. Through one integrated model, Elevate serves as the trusted advisor for more than 1,000 clients, helping them solve complex challenges and drive business wins.What began in sports has evolved into a platform now serving clients across culture, attractions, culinary, and hotels. Today, Elevate brings operational expertise, data-driven intelligence, and world-class creativity together under one roof.Elevate's more than 750 employees sit across 14 offices around the world, from North America to Europe to Asia, and speak and write in 17 different languages.For more information, visit us at www.oneelevate.com.Role DescriptionElevate is looking for an outstanding Partnership Manager to join our award winning team, working for one of the most prestigious rights holders in the UAE.This position will play a key role in managing our client's sport and cultural sponsorships, working closely with our client to create, evaluate, and design exceptional partnership and activation programs, leveraging best in class sponsorship practices to deliver award winning campaigns.Role ResponsibilitiesThe Partnership Manager will manage the day-to-day partnership activations of a client's sponsorships.Typical responsibilities include:Responsible for the day-to-day management of a client's sports and cultural sponsorshipsInterface with other Commercial team members, the client, and all appropriate agencies/properties to support sponsorship initiativesParticipate in the development and implementation of sponsorship initiatives, including customised programs and promotionsHelp manage the sponsorship measurement and return on investment process in conjunction with all programs and partnersManage client vendor relationships and coordinate necessary activation deliverables on behalf of the clientAssist with the creation and implementation of materials to support the sponsorship initiative. This will include preparing marketing activation presentations and materials to be distributed to the client, agencies, and other counterpartsInterface with and manage the internal creative team, writing creative briefs, assisting with the preparation of creative presentations, and ensuring that the client's brand is accurately representedLiaise/interface with other agencies and internal Elevate divisions as necessarySupport sponsorship tactical implementation and coordination at all events where agency staff is neededManage the client property approvals process on behalf of the clientParticipate in sponsorship contract negotiationsNote: Semi frequent travel is required, including some weekends for client events.CRITERIAWe are looking for someone who is excited by the prospect of working on award winning sponsorship accounts and passionate about being part of a high performing team and being integral to our agency.You are also confident, motivated, have excellent attention to detail, and are looking forward to working in the industry.Experience & QualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant field4-8 years of agency or client based sponsorship account management experience. Specific disciplines could include sponsorship marketing, event marketing, and/or sponsor servicingFootball specific experience is preferred/is a plusLeague/team experience and an understanding of the business of sports, sports media, and sports marketing/sponsorship is highly preferredAbility to manage the development and implementation of sponsorship marketing strategy on behalf of clients or companiesAbility to manage day to day relationships with clients, agencies, and vendorsExperience with on site event marketing operations and logisticsExperience working with internal teams (account/creative) as well as other agency partnersSkills & CapabilitiesSuperior client relationship and service skillsStrong ability to think strategically and creativelyAbility to problem solve independently and in groupsExcellent time management, written, and oral communication skillsProficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word