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Corporate Partnership Activation Manager - Fever

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Work-life balance

Job Description

Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) is a premier sports and entertainment organization dedicated to providing exceptional experiences for sports fans and corporate partners alike. As the parent company of the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Fever basketball teams, PS&E manages a wide array of operations including team management, marketing, sales, and venue operations within Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Known for its commitment to community engagement and excellence in sports entertainment, the organization thrives on fostering dynamic relationships with corporate sponsors and ensuring seamless execution of partnership activations. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, PS&E remains a leader in delivering impactful... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum five years experience in a relevant role
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more
  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Salesforce, and Asana
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collect and analyze data and make well-informed decisions
  • Ability to interpret directions and information
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues both inside and outside the organization
  • Strong mathematical skills for basic math concepts and cost analysis
  • Travel to partnership activations around central Indiana
  • Reliable transportation

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum five years experience in a relevant role
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more
  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Salesforce, and Asana
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective presentation skills to corporate partners and internal representatives
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collect and analyze data and make well-informed decisions
  • Ability to interpret directions and information
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues both inside and outside the organization
  • Strong mathematical skills for basic math concepts and cost analysis

Job Duties

  • Maintain and be accountable for an account list of up to 20 - 30 contracted Fever corporate partners and potentially a few Pacers corporate partners
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the corporate partner’s key decision-makers to ensure complete satisfaction and contract renewal
  • Serve as a marketing and advertising consultant to corporate partners in radio, website, and print to ensure effective campaigns are built and completed via media inventory
  • Act as the liaison with internal broadcasting and digital departments to ensure spots and content are produced and posted in a timely and efficient manner, as well as with internal creative services department to ensure print ads are crafted and submitted in accordance with Pacers and NBA style guidelines
  • Work with corporate partners to build and maintain Gainbridge Fieldhouse signage that meets established style guidelines by enlisting the services of cost-effective vendors
  • Work with internal promotions and marketing departments to develop, plan, promote, and implement effective external cross promotions aligning the marketing goals of corporate partners with those of PS&E while adhering to NBA guidelines and local legal statutes
  • Work with internal game operations department to secure and prioritize game dates for corporate partners’ in-arena promotions such as on-courts, LED, videos, pre-game, and half-time entertainment / presentations and honorary scorers
  • Practice fiscal responsibility when it comes to contract fulfillment expenses and ensure corporate partners’ co-branded premium items are within the established budget
  • Coordinate and implement corporate partners’ special hospitality events (both at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and at corporate partner locations) involving various PS&E departments, including current and alumni players and senior executives, while following budget guidelines
  • Play a meaningful role in maintaining ROI, photographs and proof of performance for use in preparing and presenting inclusive corporate partner recaps to decision-makers during the contract renewal process
  • Assist Corporate Partnerships Sales Directors when needed
  • Work Fever game nights, as well as select Pacers & PS&E functions, as assigned to implement and supervise corporate partner promotions and activities
  • Other duties as assigned

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