Job Opening for Manager, National Partnership Management in LEARFIELD (2400 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093)

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

Our people-friendly culture is a hallmark of our style and approach to business and is rooted in values demonstrating intentional and active care for other people. The company and its employees strive each day to live by the company’s value statement: “build the team, grow the company, have fun, love and serve others.”
LEARFIELD seeks to hire a Manager on the National Partnership Management team who will play a critical role in managing and executing National sponsorship deals and relationships. This role will manage day to day relationships of National partners including activations, strategy, planning, creative and work across the organization to support initiatives with the partner.

Responsibilities

Execution, strategic direction & oversight of assigned LEARFIELD National Partnerships

Implements processes/procedures to monitor, review and report on all partnership activity and results
Apply strategic insights and research to marketing and execution plans in association with partners objectives, goals and strategies
Serves as a liaison with partners and LEARFIELD university properties on assigned clients and new business opportunities
Develop and maintain existing partner and LEARFIELD university property relationships to cultivate renewal and upsell opportunities
Create reports related to partnership fulfillment, ensuring delivery on all partnership assets

Serving as a primary resource within LEARFIELD Partnership Management team

Point of contact for day-to-day client and agency contacts
Development of best practices across multiple LEARFIELD properties
Communication with properties, agencies and internal leadership to develop plans or solutions (as needed) for partners
Provide detailed and accurate reporting for leadership related to the status of the client relationship and revenue goals and projections
Coordination with Sales Acceleration on the management of the internal (LIVE365/KORE) database system
Serve as point of contact within internal divisions on execution, reporting and additional opportunities for assigned national partners

Work to foster positive employee relations and teamwork by:

Following and supporting LEARFIELD policies and procedures;
Communicating effectively with all operating units
Participating in internal training and development programs
Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in applicable field
5+ years of relevant project management and marketing experience in agency, sports, or sponsorship landscape preferred
Ability to manage a direct report(s) including but not limited to delegating workload and projects, administer regular performance evaluations and mentorship
Willingness to travel, as needed, for client meetings and hospitality opportunities
Previous experience with marketing, strategy, branding, and research preferred
Experience managing day-to-day relationships with partners, agency(s) and vendors preferred
Detail orientation with the ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects with varying deadlines is a must
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, activation best practices and new and emerging media marketing efforts
Desire to develop self and others’ performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance

Location

This role can be based in Plano, TX; Winston-Salem, NC; or New York City, NY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. LEARFIELD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

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