Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
Olympia Entertainment is a leading entertainment company known for its dynamic and diverse portfolio that includes sports, concerts, and other live events. The company is committed to delivering exceptional experiences to its audiences and partners, leveraging a rich heritage in managing world-class sports and entertainment properties. Olympia Entertainment's platform serves as a vibrant hub where fans and communities come together to celebrate sports and entertainment. The firm operates some of the most iconic venues and teams, such as the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, positioning itself as a pivotal leader in the sports and entertainment industry focused on activation, engagement, and community building.
The role of Corporate Partnership Activation Coordinator at Olympia Entertainment plays an essential role in supporting the partnerships that the company cultivates. This position is responsible for assisting the sponsorship activation team in delivering a high level of service to corporate partners by ensuring the smooth execution of sponsorship contractual obligations. The coordinator will be involved in the planning, organization, and flawless execution of partnership activations and game-day events for major sports franchises including the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers. This includes coordination of special events designed to build brand awareness, foster community goodwill, and enhance consumer engagement through memorable fan experiences.
The Corporate Partnership Activation Coordinator will manage multiple facets of event execution including collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors, budget management, and logistical planning. The role requires someone who can manage the intricate details of multiple activations simultaneously, focusing on innovation and creative development to bring partnership visions to life. They will be instrumental in supporting the Activation Managers by allowing them to focus on client relationships and maximizing revenue opportunities.
Additional duties include leading event meetings, briefing executives and staff, overseeing operational planning such as staffing, timing, facility arrangements, and safety measures, and performing post-event evaluations to ensure continuous improvement. The ability to maintain thorough documentation and an organized approach to managing budgets, timelines, and logistics is crucial for success in this role. This position demands a detail-oriented and proactive individual with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The role requires working flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as events demand.
Overall, joining Olympia Entertainment as a Corporate Partnership Activation Coordinator offers a unique opportunity to work within an exciting sports and entertainment environment, collaborate with top-tier professional sports teams, and develop expertise in sponsorship activation and experiential marketing within a well-respected company committed to diversity and inclusion.
The role of Corporate Partnership Activation Coordinator at Olympia Entertainment plays an essential role in supporting the partnerships that the company cultivates. This position is responsible for assisting the sponsorship activation team in delivering a high level of service to corporate partners by ensuring the smooth execution of sponsorship contractual obligations. The coordinator will be involved in the planning, organization, and flawless execution of partnership activations and game-day events for major sports franchises including the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers. This includes coordination of special events designed to build brand awareness, foster community goodwill, and enhance consumer engagement through memorable fan experiences.
The Corporate Partnership Activation Coordinator will manage multiple facets of event execution including collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors, budget management, and logistical planning. The role requires someone who can manage the intricate details of multiple activations simultaneously, focusing on innovation and creative development to bring partnership visions to life. They will be instrumental in supporting the Activation Managers by allowing them to focus on client relationships and maximizing revenue opportunities.
Additional duties include leading event meetings, briefing executives and staff, overseeing operational planning such as staffing, timing, facility arrangements, and safety measures, and performing post-event evaluations to ensure continuous improvement. The ability to maintain thorough documentation and an organized approach to managing budgets, timelines, and logistics is crucial for success in this role. This position demands a detail-oriented and proactive individual with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The role requires working flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as events demand.
Overall, joining Olympia Entertainment as a Corporate Partnership Activation Coordinator offers a unique opportunity to work within an exciting sports and entertainment environment, collaborate with top-tier professional sports teams, and develop expertise in sponsorship activation and experiential marketing within a well-respected company committed to diversity and inclusion.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, sports management, communications, business administration or related discipline
- Minimum 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training
- Understanding of marketing, advertising and public relations principles
- Willingness to learn in a fast paced environment
- Highly developed verbal, written and presentation communication skills
- Ability to organize and plan multiple projects under pressure with tight deadlines
- Previous experience requiring accuracy and attention to detail
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based applications
- Desired previous experience working in the sports industry
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Communications, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Minimum 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training
- Understanding of marketing, advertising and public relations principles
- Highly developed verbal, written and presentation communication skills
- Evidence of organization and planning abilities
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office
- Previous experience in sports industry is desired
Job Duties
- Assist with planning and execution of sponsorship events
- Ensure successful execution fulfilling contractual obligations
- Support Activation Managers by managing off-site activations
- Collaborate with internal and external clients to capture event vision
- Coordinate with vendors to support event objectives
- Manage event operations including timelines, staffing, budgets, and layouts
- Lead event meetings and brief key stakeholders
- Perform event wrap-ups and post-event analysis
- Work with departments on event setup, security, and logistics
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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