Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing

Position OverviewArizona Sports Enterprises (ASE), the sponsorship and NIL arm of Arizona Athletics, is seeking a Senior Manager of Partnership Marketing, responsible for the strategic planning, execution of marketing assets, and day-to-day management of assigned partnership accounts for Arizona Athletics. The Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing acts as the liaison between partners and/or their agencies and internal departments of Arizona Athletics, ASE Leadership, and The University of Arizona. This position reports to the Director, Partnership Marketing. The ideal candidate demonstrates critical and creative thinking, excellent communication skills, the ability to take lead on projects, a high motor, attention to detail, and commitment to best-in-class partnership service. This position will manage a roster of significant partners and will contribute to the overall improvement and culture of the Partnership Marketing Team. Key ResponsibilitiesAsset Fulfillment: Ensure all contractual elements are delivered accurately, on time, and aligned with brand standards Project Management: Confidently and efficiently lead projects as defined by the Director, Partnership Marketing. In addition, assist the Director, Partnership Marketing with assigned initiatives Relationship Management: Acts as the primary day-to-day liaison between Arizona Athletics and a roster of 20+ high-profile corporate partners Performance Tracking: Designs and delivers reports, mid-season recaps, and end of season recaps proving Return on Investment (ROI) to sponsors. Integrates storytelling into recaps and advances partner KPI’s Event & Experiential Execution: Leads in-market promotions, hospitality, and brand presence at game-days and live events Revenue Growth: Supports overall department sales goals by upselling existing sponsors and securing renewals Organizational Analysis: Work directly with the Director of Partnership Marketing to continuously evaluate and improve internal processes to enhance efficiency and partner satisfaction Vendor Management: Works directly with external vendors of ASE for events, signage, tailgates, media, etc. Innovation: Partner with analytics resources to evaluate brand exposure, engagement, and return on objectives Sales Support: Collaborates with the sales and strategy teams to create unique campaigns and assets, keeping pace with the changing landscape of college athletics Leadership: Take ownership of the Partnership Marketing Internship Program including hiring, managing, and developing seasonal interns throughout the athletic calendarRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree High motor and team first attitude5-7 years of experience in partnership marketing, activation, or account managementWillingness and ability to go above and beyond for internal and external stakeholdersExecute roles and responsibilities in line with the “A” Standard of Arizona Sports Enterprises which includes Attitude, Accountability, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, and Anticipation. Demonstrated and quantifiable success in renewals and upsells Experience working and interfacing with six and seven figure partners Experience working in sports, entertainment, or live eventsExperience in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Creative SuitePreferred QualificationsExperience in professional sports or college athletics Experience working with CRM systems and sponsorship analytics toolsExperience reviewing and understanding partnership contractsExperience managing junior level employeesFamiliarity with Tucson, University of Arizona, and associated marketsWe 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.Position OverviewArizona Sports Enterprises (ASE), the sponsorship and NIL arm of Arizona Athletics, is seeking a Senior Manager of Partnership Marketing, responsible for the strategic planning, execution of marketing assets, and day-to-day management of assigned partnership accounts for Arizona Athletics. The Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing acts as the liaison between partners and/or their agencies and internal departments of Arizona Athletics, ASE Leadership, and The University of Arizona. This position reports to the Director, Partnership Marketing. The ideal candidate demonstrates critical and creative thinking, excellent communication skills, the ability to take lead on projects, a high motor, attention to detail, and commitment to best-in-class partnership service. This position will manage a roster of significant partners and will contribute to the overall improvement and culture of the Partnership Marketing Team. Key ResponsibilitiesRequired QualificationsPreferred QualificationsWe 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.