Position Overview

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support in the day-to-day of partnership management and partner responsibilities
• Support document creation, updates, and internal process management
• Assist in strategic projects and initiatives; driving 23XI growth by developing and implementing strategic marketing plans for partners
• Collaborate on partner programming through planning, development, execution, and measurement
• Cultivate relationships and network with partners, interfacing directly with partners
• Collaborate with other departments including marketing, social and digital media, public relations, etc.
• Guide partner decision-making across short-term activation strategy and long-term portfolio strategy
• Maintain strong relationships internally with key departments that impact and work with the partnerships team on a daily basis
• Ensure contractual obligations and fulfillment of partnership assets
• Assist partner account leads with duties including partner functions, programs, marketing plans, and activations on and off the track
• Serve as an at-track representative for VIP guests and potential partners
• Support on pre, monthly and end-of-season reports to assist in assessing overall effectiveness of the current partnerships
• Track industry news and trends to identify potential opportunities
• Support the on boarding of new partners and projects
• Produce effective and well-designed partner-facing materials including presentations, reports, recaps, etc.
• Participating in concept ideation and brainstorms
• Lead weekly status calls with partners
• Synthesize partner feedback and offer best-in-class examples, continually revising programs to fit our partner's needs
• Assist the Partnership Management team with creating unique activation ideas for prospects and identify/share industry best practices
• Participant in select organizational projects including special events, new initiatives, and/or key annual programs
• Core personal values align with the organization’s values, especially surrounding DEI
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Required Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of university required in Sports Administration, Business, or a related field
• Two (2) years of brand marketing, marketing agency, or sports/entertainment sponsorship/hospitality management is ideal
• Experience in a Client-Facing, Sponsorship Management, Sales, or Marketing related role is preferred
• A passion and interest in the power of sports, entertainment, and culture
• An understanding of sport marketing and sponsorship activation
• Strategic planning and marketing strategy experience
• Consistent track record of managing and renewing major accounts
• Strong strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Must be self-motivated, demonstrate eagerness to learn and take directions, pay strict attention to detail, and see tasks through completion
• Proven experience in event planning and coordination
• Ability to complete tasks with a thorough concern for all aspects, no matter how small
• Ability to be creative, work independently and effectively
• Ability to interact with a wide spectrum ranging from entry-level through to C-Level
• Ability to establish and maintain strong positive working relationships with partners, co- workers, and vendors.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task between projects and meet required deadlines
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Willingness to travel. Regular travel required, must be able to manage business while traveling for work, including attending races, driver appearances and traveling for sponsor meetings