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Acronis · 11 months ago

Sports Partnership Marketing Manager

Acronis is a global cyber protection company that unifies data protection and cybersecurity solutions. They are seeking a Sports Partnership Marketing Manager to manage partnerships and sports events, working closely with managed service providers to activate their marketing rights and ensure alignment with Acronis's objectives.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Develop working relationships with #TeamUp MSPs and Sports Teams under persons control
Advise and help MSP’s negotiate and plan the use of rights to deliver on set marketing objectives
Lead regular cadence calls with Sports Teams and #TeamUP MSPs
Content Approvals with sports team and Acronis brand team
Advise and train #TeamUP MSP on how to use sports rights
MSP focused marketing. Region-specific #TeamUp Partnerships
Onboard and activate multiple partnership simultaneously
Work with MSPs to develop a marketing plan in line with Acronis sports marketing plan
Work closely with partner marketing managers and partner account managers in EMEA who work alongside the same MSPs – aligning goals
Advise and help MSPs negotiate and plan the use of rights to deliver on set marketing objectives
Be completely involved in the region – work day to day with sales and marketing to ensure all #TeamUp MSPs are working towards shared goals
Management of sport event activations and logistics – both gameday and non-gameday, driving maximum ROI for both Acronis and partners (MSPs and distributors)
Be embedded in the US region– joining, contributing and reporting on all regional meetings matters related to sports
Proactive management of Acronis sports tickets. Work closely with GM to ensure they drive the most lucrative opportunities
Help support sports events e.g. liaising with sports team to book event space and make introductions to the key personal to allow RMM or Events team to manage
Proactively manage the MSPs with sports partnerships and be seen as the ‘Trusted Advisor’ and expert on maximizing the usage of sport rights for the MSP
Review rights package of sports team proposals to ensure maximizing cash investment based on experience and suggesting any new rights offering that would be more tailored to MSP objectives e.g. B2B events

Qualification

Sports marketingStakeholder managementProject managementEvent managementAccount managementCultural adaptabilitySports legendsContract reviewPR/media experienceIT/Tech experienceFluent English

Required

Excellent project management and organizational skills
Proactive approach to account management
3 year+ experience within sports team or marketing activations previously
Team Player
Take ownership for their division of work
Strives to make improvements and adaptations to process and adds value to MSP and Sports conversations
Proven track record working with senior stakeholders both internally and externally
Keen eye for branding details
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to solve problems both logically and creatively
Ability to adapt to different cultures
Efficient time management
Strong attention to detail
Experience working with sports legends and celebrities
Experience reviewing contracts
Experience of working on / managing events including hotel blocks, transportation, and large private dinners
Process and ROI driven
Experience working with PR / media
Fluent English (other languages would be considered an advantage)
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Preferred

Experience working with or in IT / Tech preferred

Company

Acronis unifies data protection & cybersecurity to deliver integrated, automated cyber protection to solve challenges of the digital world.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$658M
Key Investors
BlackRockCVC Capital PartnersGoldman Sachs
2024-08-07Acquired
2022-07-28Private Equity· $250M
2021-05-04Private Equity· $250M

Leadership Team

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Stanislav Protassov
Co-Founder and Executive Board Member of Acronis
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Patrick Hurley
Vice President and General Manager, Americas
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