Partnership Marketing Manager
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Overview
Job Title:
Partnership Marketing Manager
Position Type:
Full Time
Location:
Tampa, FL (USL Headquarters)
Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)
The United Soccer League (USL) is the heartbeat of American soccer. Impacting more than 200 communities across the United States, the USL is the first and only soccer organization in the United States to build a youth-to-professional pathway for both men and women within one ecosystem. That structure includes three professional leagues: USL Super League (women), USL Championship (men), and USL League One (men); two pre-professional leagues: USL League Two (men) and the USL W League (women); and two youth platforms: USL Academy and USL Youth.
Authentic, vital, and exciting, the USL is dedicated to providing an inclusive and memorable soccer experience for players, fans, and communities across our growing "soccer nation."
Position Purpose
USL has a growing list of national partners, to include leading brands such as SeatGeek, Jägermeister, and Terminix. This exciting role on our Partnership Marketing team will support the VP, Partnership Marketing in servicing USL's national partners, with an emphasis on inventory management and reporting.
The right candidate will be ambitious, proactive, have direct experience in inventory management, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Partner Management & Relationship Building:Build strong relationships with partners, serving as the primary point of contact and leading communication.Develop a deep understanding of partner goals, offerings, and campaigns to tailor effective activations.Manage partner budgets and activations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and successful execution (logistics, project management, T&Cs).Facilitate internal collaboration to fulfill client needs, resolve issues, and identify upsell/renewal opportunities.Leverage client insights to support contract renewals and maximize revenue.Maintain accurate partner information for efficient collaboration.Assist with special client requests, exceeding expectations.Inventory Management & Reporting:
Oversee asset delivery (signage, media, tickets, etc.), tracking progress and providing monthly recap reports.Lead creative approvals and provide strategic oversight for all partnership inventory.Generate impactful quarterly and annual ROI reports, showcasing partnership performance and key data insights.Collaboration & Industry Expertise:
Collaborate across departments (Sales, Marketing, Operations) to ensure successful partnership execution.Effectively present information to secure partner and stakeholder buy-in.Stay abreast of industry trends to identify best practices and new revenue generation opportunities.Partnership Strategy Development:
Support VP of Partnership Marketing in the development of account, category, and league specific strategies for partnership activation.Contribute to activation ideation for both existing and prospective partners.Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sports Management, a related field, or equivalent experience/combined education.3-5 years of relevant experience, i.e. account management, client service, agency, or sports marketing, preferred.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong client service skills and competencies required.Proven effectiveness when working under pressure and flexibility to accommodate rapid change.Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to work independently to problem solve.Collaborative and open-minded team player with the confidence to deal with senior internal and external figures.Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to schedule and prioritize multiple work streams effectively.Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with team members, executives, member clubs, and external partners.Ability to work independently in a multi-faceted, fast, fluid, and deadline-driven environment.Positive attitude and strong work ethic a must.Ability to work as business needs require which may include long days, evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel if / when necessary.Must have U.S. work authorization.
Work Environment
Based in Tampa, FL, USL Headquarters provides a vibrant and open working environment designed to promote collaboration, the exchange of ideas, and knowledge sharing. We believe in fostering a culture that encourages creativity, communication, and teamwork.
Currently, USL HQ operates on a hybrid work model. From Monday to Thursday, team members gather in person to harness the power of face-to-face collaboration. This not only strengthens the bonds within the team but also enhances communication and innovation. On Fridays, we transition to a remote work setup, providing our team with the flexibility to manage their tasks in an environment of their choosing.
Typical USL HQ hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm ET. Evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel may be necessary based on business demands.
We have great Perks
- Comprehensive Benefits Package• Medical, Dental, Vision• Health HSA and FSA• 401k w/ up to 6% company match• Pet Insurance• Corporate Discounts• Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days• Business Casual Dress• Optional Remote Work Fridays• And More!
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.
Job Questions:How many years of partnership marketing experience do you currently have?How many years of experience do you have in a client-facing, client services specific role?Do you have prior partnership marketing experience with a team, league, or agency? If so, with which organization(s)?This position is a full-time role at our USL HQ office located in Tampa, FL. If selected for this position, when could you begin employment?What is your salary expectation for this position (Response Required)?Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for our Company?Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our Company in the United States?