Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Senior Manager, Marketing - US Sponsorships
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30349
Senior Manager, Marketing - US Sponsorships in Atlanta, Georgia How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.The Senior Marketing Manager for US Sponsorships is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of assets within Delta’s US sponsorship portfolio, which consists of nearly 40 sports teams, ambassadors, and properties. The role requires close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional teams such as Corporate Sales, Charters, Loyalty, Employee Engagement, Community Engagement, and others, to align sponsorship initiatives with Delta’s key business objectives.The Senior Marketing Manager will manage relationships and execute innovative strategies and activations with teams, leagues, and other partners that align with company goals and drive brand awareness. This person will oversee the development of creative assets for sponsorship-related advertising and branded materials related to team and event sponsorships, partnering with our agency to ensure seamless execution from concept to delivery. This includes managing campaign development, overseeing content production and photo shoots, managing day-to-day agency relations, and creative approvals. The manager also plays a key role in managing hospitality opportunities across sponsorship properties by ensuring efficient use of Delta’s resources. The Manager will work across Sponsorship properties to ensure budget accuracy, tracking, and holistic budget management. They will also be responsible for performance tracking to measure and subsequently maximize the return on objective for each partnership.The ideal candidate will be a seasoned communicator and comfortable interacting and collaborating with senior-level executives. They will be expected to stay current on sports marketing trends and best practices and continuously evaluate potential new partnerships or opportunities for growth. They will also be proactive, creative, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while also being able to work independently on assigned tasks. The position is based in Atlanta, with frequent travel required (approximately 25%) to support various sponsorship initiatives and maintain excellent relationships with our partners.What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, sports management, advertising, or a related field6+ years of experience in sports, marketing, sponsorship, event, or project managementStrong negotiation and contract management skillsExperience working with external agency partnersStrong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skillsExperience presenting to senior leadershipProven decision-making competencies that include attention to detail and follow-upAbility to lead complex initiatives and projects in an extremely fast-paced environment, sometimes under tight deadlinesAbility to work and travel to relevant events, which happen on weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidaysConsistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal dataEmbraces diverse people, thinking, and stylesIs at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United StatesWhat will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)Additional sports marketing and sponsorship experienceBenefits and Perks to Help You Keep ClimbingOur culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values - Care, Integrity, Resilience, and Servant Leadership - every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 - March 31)In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period10 paid holidays per calendar yearBirthing parents are eligible for 12 weeks of paid maternity/parental leaveNon-birthing parents are eligible for 2 weeks of paid parental leaveComprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, and life insurance benefitsFamily care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stagesHolistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental healthDomestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family membersWorld-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprintBusiness Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategiesRecognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable TogetherAccess to over 500 discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcareDelta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process.
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The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.The Senior Marketing Manager for US Sponsorships is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of assets within Delta’s US sponsorship portfolio, which consists of nearly 40 sports teams, ambassadors, and properties. The role requires close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional teams such as Corporate Sales, Charters, Loyalty, Employee Engagement, Community Engagement, and others, to align sponsorship initiatives with Delta’s key business objectives.The Senior Marketing Manager will manage relationships and execute innovative strategies and activations with teams, leagues, and other partners that align with company goals and drive brand awareness. This person will oversee the development of creative assets for sponsorship-related advertising and branded materials related to team and event sponsorships, partnering with our agency to ensure seamless execution from concept to delivery. This includes managing campaign development, overseeing content production and photo shoots, managing day-to-day agency relations, and creative approvals. The manager also plays a key role in managing hospitality opportunities across sponsorship properties by ensuring efficient use of Delta’s resources. The Manager will work across Sponsorship properties to ensure budget accuracy, tracking, and holistic budget management. They will also be responsible for performance tracking to measure and subsequently maximize the return on objective for each partnership.The ideal candidate will be a seasoned communicator and comfortable interacting and collaborating with senior-level executives. They will be expected to stay current on sports marketing trends and best practices and continuously evaluate potential new partnerships or opportunities for growth. They will also be proactive, creative, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while also being able to work independently on assigned tasks. The position is based in Atlanta, with frequent travel required (approximately 25%) to support various sponsorship initiatives and maintain excellent relationships with our partners.What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, sports management, advertising, or a related field6+ years of experience in sports, marketing, sponsorship, event, or project managementStrong negotiation and contract management skillsExperience working with external agency partnersStrong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skillsExperience presenting to senior leadershipProven decision-making competencies that include attention to detail and follow-upAbility to lead complex initiatives and projects in an extremely fast-paced environment, sometimes under tight deadlinesAbility to work and travel to relevant events, which happen on weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidaysConsistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal dataEmbraces diverse people, thinking, and stylesIs at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United StatesWhat will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)Additional sports marketing and sponsorship experienceBenefits and Perks to Help You Keep ClimbingOur culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values - Care, Integrity, Resilience, and Servant Leadership - every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 - March 31)In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period10 paid holidays per calendar yearBirthing parents are eligible for 12 weeks of paid maternity/parental leaveNon-birthing parents are eligible for 2 weeks of paid parental leaveComprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, and life insurance benefitsFamily care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stagesHolistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental healthDomestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family membersWorld-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprintBusiness Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategiesRecognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable TogetherAccess to over 500 discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcareDelta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process.
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