Title: Manager, Partnerships Solutions
The Manager, Partnership Solutions will play a key role in shaping and executing the go-to-market strategy and creating impactful marketing collateral to support the Partnership Development and Partnership Success/Activation teams. The ideal candidate will have a passion for brand storytelling, with a strong background in presentation design or copywriting. This role focuses on leading the creation of high-quality sales presentations, partnership recaps, evergreen/capabilities presentations, one-pagers, and more. A background in sponsorships or marketing is essential, as well as the ability to bring energy, creativity, and strong communication skills to the table.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Storytelling Effort: Serve as the department’s Chief Storyteller - Drive the development of compelling presentations that demonstrate how partnerships with the Washington Commanders will enhance each partner’s business and achieve mutual success.
- Oversee Key Presentation Materials: Manage the creation of sales decks, partner recaps, renewal and upsell presentations, and special project materials.
- Collaborate with Leadership: Work alongside the VP and Director of Partnership Solutions to develop new, innovative inventory and sales strategies, collaborating across departments to ensure seamless execution.
- Support Sales Pitches: Partner with the Partnership Development team to help shape and deliver powerful sales presentations that resonate with potential and current partners.
- Drive Creative Innovation: Continuously refine and deploy fresh, industry-leading ideas and best practices for presentations and partnership strategies.
- Assist Partnership Leadership: Support the leadership team with additional projects and responsibilities as needed.
- Embody the “4 A’s”: Work with a team of motivated professionals who are driven by a shared commitment to the “4 A’s” – Attitude, Ability, Accountability, and Activity.
- Attitude: Positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented mindset.
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- Ability: A blend of natural skills and a continuous learning attitude.
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- Accountability: A mature sense of responsibility, with the ability to receive and act on constructive feedback.
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- Activity: A results-driven focus in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Execute the Sales Plan: Help implement the sales plan with a focus on prioritization, organization, and scalable solutions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sports business management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in partnerships, marketing, or sponsorships.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, and PowerPoint (preferred).
- Strong strategic and creative thinking abilities, with an organized and proactive approach.
- A creative problem-solver with a quick understanding of partners’ business models, able to generate innovative solutions that align with business goals.
- Highly driven, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience managing both long-term projects and quick-turnaround assignments.
- Diligent, focused, and ambitious with a strong desire to succeed.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.
- A focus on the “How” as much as the “What” to ensure processes and execution are top-notch.
- Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the role.
Benefit Offerings and Pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401k
- Annual Salary: $65,000 - $70,000
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
