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Fanatics · 1 month ago

Sr. Associate, Partnerships - Fanatics Events

95 Morton St, New York, NY, 10014, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

Fanatics is a global leader in licensed sports merchandise and fan experiences, and they are seeking a Sr. Associate, Partnerships to support the tactical execution of sponsorship deliverables for their events. The role involves managing creative assets, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring successful on-site operations during large-scale consumer events like Fanatics Fest and WWE World.

eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Collect, traffic, and manage sponsor creative assets and approvals

Maintain deliverable trackers and version control across all partners

Coordinate with sponsors, vendors, contractors, and venue staff

Support delivery of sponsorship activations across Fanatics Fest

Ensure all assets related to marketing collateral, physical & digital signage, and onsite integrations are collected & delivered correctly and on schedule

Serve as point-of-contact for sponsors during events, resolving issues in real time

Support venue operations such as catering/F&B coordination and last-minute logistics

Work closely with Ops, Marketing, and Talent to ensure ongoing deal term alignment

Provide inputs for sponsor recaps and ROI reporting

Document learnings and recommend process improvements to scale fulfillment capacity

Qualification

Event sponsorshipsEvent production logisticsProject tracking toolsB2C events experienceCommunication skillsProcess improvementAttention to detailInterpersonal skills

Required

4–7 years of experience in event sponsorships, experiential marketing, or live event operations; experience supporting large-scale consumer events or conventions strongly preferred

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple partners, vendors, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong background in event production logistics, including signage, creative asset management, and on-site activation execution

Experience coordinating with venue staff, general contractors, and event vendors; prior experience at major convention centers (e.g., Javits Center) is required

Highly organized with strong attention to detail; proficient in project tracking tools (Airtable, or similar)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to represent Fanatics on-site and directly with partners

Proven track record of executing projects on time, on budget, and at high quality standards

Willingness to travel and work extended hours during major event weekends

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (or equivalent work experience)