Arizona Cardinals Football Club · 1 month ago
Manager, Partnership Marketing
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the NFL, known for its commitment to diversity and community impact. The Manager, Partnership Marketing will oversee the execution and fulfillment of corporate partnerships, focusing on delivering measurable ROI and managing relationships with partners.
SportsSports Leagues and Teams
Responsibilities
Manage the execution and activation of the Club's corporate partnerships
Assist in various special projects and tentpole events, while collaborating with all key stakeholders to advance the goals and priorities of the Arizona Cardinals organization
Develop a clear understanding of partners' individual business goals and initiatives and strategize team opportunities to maximize
Consistently identify new ways of generating incremental revenue through account upsell and renewal discussions
Work closely with marketing/promotions, entertainment, and community relations departments to develop and implement successful promotions, charitable events, and entertainment features to ensure they meet corporate partner goals and objectives and provide maximum return on investment
Assist with maintaining records of all asset implementation including ticket logs, costs, promotions, artwork deadlines and due dates, events/functions, and communications
Assist with production of corporate partner ROI reports that include a detailed proof of performance of all activities including documentation of all sponsorship deliverables
Assist with the planning and execution of Club related special events
Develop strong business relationships with existing and potential corporate partner
Effectively communicate across all areas of the company including but not limited to sales, marketing, content, community relations, foundation, ticketing, and finance departments
Work closely with the corporate sales and partnership solutions teams to manage partnerships, and to ensure that current partners receive superior service and comprehensive fulfillment and execution of all contractual elements
Accountability to keep sponsorship CRM and inventory system up to date for assigned corporate partners
Manage, train, and support the professional development of Partnership Marketing colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality performance
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university or equivalent experience in marketing, management, or communications
Minimum five (5) years of client account management or sponsorship experience
Skills in client service or account management with an emphasis in professional sports team or with a sports and entertainment marketing agency
Strong understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word, and CRM
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong understanding of client service, marketing and sports and event sponsorship programs
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to develop outstanding internal and external business relationships
Proactive problem solver, possessing a strong work ethic
Good attitude and a commitment to teamwork
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours will vary depending on business needs
Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
Daily free lunch
Complimentary season tickets
Subsidized gym memberships
Company
Arizona Cardinals Football Club
Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a sports company offering sports, entertainment, and tickets.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Arizona Cardinals Football Club has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tania Moreno
Senior Vice President of Marketing
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