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Ilitch Companies · 2 months ago

Activation Manager (Detroit Tigers)

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Ilitch Companies is a notable organization in the sports and entertainment industry, and they are seeking an Activation Manager for the Detroit Tigers. This role is responsible for managing the execution of sponsorships and game-day activations, ensuring successful implementation of contractual elements, and maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners.

Food and BeverageHospitalityTravel

Responsibilities

Manage assigned Corporate Partnership accounts on a day-to-day basis

Provide support to sales managers including the creation and maintenance of spreadsheets, contacting clients, etc

Manage and track all costs/expenses associated with each assigned account. Build and maintain budgets for all special events

Fulfil client ticket/parking/merchandise requests including facilitating payment and shipping/delivery. Processing invoices, check requests, and purchase orders as necessary

Manage activation of hospitality and uphold a strong relationship with SportService (sports and entertainment concessionaire), Communicate and process orders, manage billing

Plan and execute on-site and off-site client hospitality/activations/promotions (all sports and entertainment events)

Responsible for coordination and set up of game-day partnership elements, which include: Point of Contact for all activations taking place on the concourse and around the perimeter of all sports and entertainment venues; Correspond with OEI Parking Service, Operations, and Promotions regarding activations; Meet and greet corporate partners participating in pre-event activities, suite hospitality events, party suites, or picnics; Manage and assist in-game promotions as needed (Mascot Race, T-Shirt Launch, asset photography)

Produce Sales Proposals, Marketing Summaries, and Proof of Performance reports for growing client list. Includes photography and data collection throughout the year

Learn and utilize Demographic Tools and Media Valuation Tools as necessary and requested

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

MarketingSports ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeResourcefulnessCommunication SkillsProject ManagementDetail Oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Communications, Business Administration or related discipline

Minimum 3 years related experience

Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards

Ability to handle multiple projects at one time, detail oriented, and work well under pressure

High level of resourcefulness, initiative and good judgment setting priorities

Demonstrated Superior customer service focus

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Must possess knowledge of all Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Photoshop

Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as required

Company

Ilitch Companies

The Ilitch Companies' family of businesses represent leading brands in the food, sports and entertainment industries, including Little Caesars, Blue Line Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment, the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Development, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Champion Foods, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Ocean Casino Resort, and Tenda.

Founded in 1999

Detroit, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees