Columbus Blue Jackets · 22 hours ago
Senior Partnership Development Manager
The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of 32 National Hockey League clubs, known for their loyal fan base and community focus. The Senior Partnership Development Manager will generate new business revenue through marketing partnerships and premium seating assets, while also renewing existing partnerships and servicing medium to large businesses.
Responsibilities
Annually secure and renew long-term sponsorship and premium seating partnerships
Build and strengthen relationships with key decision-makers among local, regional and national companies by fostering trust and collaboration
Conduct sales conversations with key decision-makers via inbound and outbound phone calls, meetings, presentations, Nationwide Arena tours, and other effective means
Develop fresh, innovative and forward-thinking marketing and hospitality solutions that align with the partner's business objectives and the core culture of the Blue Jackets organization to deliver tangible Return on Investment (ROI) and Return on Objectives (ROO)
Effectively qualify leads and maintain an active pipeline of potential business opportunities
Provide accurate and reliable reporting information to be used in forecasting and management updates
Collaborate with ticketing, marketing, communications, community development, game operations/event presentation departments to identify untapped revenue opportunities
Attend home games and special events to ensure fulfillment of partnerships and to entertain and engage with current and prospective partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
a minimum of 3-5 years of experience and/or training in the sports and entertainment industry
equivalent combination of education and experience
knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
Company
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets is a sports team that plays ice hockey.
H1B Sponsorship
Columbus Blue Jackets has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Sports Business Journal
2026-01-08
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2025-10-09
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2025-09-30
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