Partnership Activation Account Manager

Sales, Service, & Marketing: Business-to-Business Sales

Partnership Activation Account Manager – Oklahoma City Thunder (Oklahoma City, OK)

The Partnership Activation Account Manager position is responsible for managing and executing all activities associated with assigned Partnership Accounts. The Partnership Activation Account Manager also provides support in the creation, development and execution of various sponsored initiatives, community relations programs and marketing events.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for understanding each assigned account’s business goals and objectives to provide ideas and recommendations to grow their business

Generate ideas for new sponsorship opportunities including but not limited to in-game elements, retail promotions, events, website and media features, signage and community relations programs

Ability to effectively present information to sponsors and internal representatives and respond to questions from managers, clients and the general public

Act as a marketing and advertising consultant to sponsor contacts to ensure effective campaigns are created and executed via Thunder inventory

Liaison with internal Broadcasting, Internet and Marketing departments and sponsor contacts to ensure spots and content are produced and posted in a timely and efficient manner

Be fiscally responsible and ensure sponsor’s promotional activations are within established budget

Organize and execute sponsor’s special hospitality events (both at Chesapeake Energy Arena and at sponsor locations) involving various Thunder departments, while adhering to budget guidelines

Play an essential role in maintaining collateral, articles, photographs, newspaper clippings, press releases, statistics, etc. for use in preparing and presenting inclusive sponsor recaps to key decision makers during the contract renewal process

Effectively comprehend, organize, and present syndicated research internally and externally for the benefit of partnership development and education

Serve as an asset to Business Development Account Executives on day to day partnership proposals, implementation, and maintenance

Work Thunder game nights and other Thunder functions as assigned to execute and monitor sponsor promotions and activities

Manage and track all account history, relationship details and partnership activation details in CRM on a consistent basis

Maintain good attendance and punctuality

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Advertising preferred

Minimum 2 years experience in sponsorship preferred

Experience in or general knowledge of sales tactics and client management

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to handle multiple tasks with strong attention to detail

Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Experience with Photoshop is preferred

Must be able to work with many different personality types

Strong time management and administrative skills

Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently

Able to lift and carry boxes up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods of time

Able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends

This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to a Senior Partnership Activation Account Manager.

• The Professional Basketball Club, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer*