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Desert Financial Credit Union · 3 days ago

Strategic Partnerships Specialist

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Desert Financial Credit Union is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Specialist to support the management and execution of strategic partnerships with various organizations including sports teams and universities. The role involves overseeing partnership activations, managing ticket programs, analyzing performance metrics, and maintaining strong relationships with partners.

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Responsibilities

Support the successful execution of strategic partnerships by overseeing and evaluating partnership activations, event logistics and promotional campaigns

Work cross-functionally with internal teams to execute partnership deliverables

Provide on-the-ground support at events and manage key partnership assets such as merchandise and tickets to maximize engagement and visibility

Own the ticket management platform and program to manage employee raffle and associated communications

Manage initiatives with correlated tickets for events around internal giving and business development

Own any support related to tickets received through the program and rectify issues as needed

Manage any catering related to events as needed

Work directly with strategic partners to ensure management of ticket allocations

Provide Executive Management and/or Board Members with details related to ticketed events

Gather, analyze, and interpret performance metrics of partnership activities and deliverables, and collaborate with the Strategic Partnerships team to drive insights and improvements

Own data insights for the Strategic Partnership group, ensuring data is accurate and usable, and action that data to enhance department strategic objectives

Manage relationships with third party data insights vendors

Develop internal and external communications and assist with data based reports and financial processes including invoicing and budget management

Ensure smooth team operations by managing calendars, timelines, and logistics related to partnership initiatives

Support partner engagements through, scheduling events, materials preparation, and follow-up coordination

Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with partners by facilitating consistent and timely communication

Act to ensure partner needs are met, inquiries are addressed, and any issues are resolved efficiently

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Partnership marketingEvent coordinationData analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunity engagementBrand marketingSports property experienceCRM systems familiarityDigital marketing platformsLocal market knowledgeVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingRelationship buildingAttention to detailDecision-making

Required

Equivalent combination of education and experience required

2+ years of experience in partnership marketing, event coordination, brand marketing, community engagement, and/or sports property required

Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Demonstrates high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality required

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required

Comfortable working occasional evenings or weekends as needed for events and activations required

Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to analyze issues, evaluate multiple options, and make well-informed decisions required

Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships and lead through influence with internal and external partners and prioritize action and results required