Manager, Partnership Marketing at UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Partnership Marketing, Event Execution, Hospitality, Communication Skills, Multi-tasking, Team Collaboration, Analytical Decision-making, Creative Activations, People Management, Business Development, Attention to Detail, Soccer Knowledge, Sports Marketing, Mentorship, Proactive Approach, Market Expertise, Adobe Suite

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Description U.S. Soccer Overview The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S. U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results. Position Description U.S. Soccer is seeking a Manager, Partnership Marketing to join our industry-leading team and help drive the growth of soccer in the United States. This individual will be a key contributor within U.S. Soccer’s growing commercial team and an important driver in the relationship between the Federation and its current and potential strategic partners. The Manager will be keenly focused on driving partner-specific commercial value from a roster of blue-chip partners. The Manager will work directly with the U.S. Soccer Commercial team to build the U.S. Soccer brand, engage fans, and deliver results. Primary Responsibilities This individual will be a key contributor on a team 100% focused on activation, growth and retention of current U.S. Soccer partnerships including, but not limited to: Owning day-to-day relationships: lead U.S. Soccer’s relationships with a select number of strategic partners to maximize value; develop and implement creative and high-impact activations that help all parties achieve their goals, integration with our media partners to build and strengthen long-term strategic relationships. Establishing new platforms and opportunities: work collaboratively with U.S. Soccer colleagues across all departments to help create and implement sellable programming and identify ways that current partners can be authentically integrated to help accomplish their goals, and support U.S. Soccer’s bullish growth projections. People management & development: Oversee a Partnership Marketing Coordinator by having oversight of their business portfolio and ensuring their professional development by providing mentorship along with clearly articulating role expectations. Securing new partners: assist business development initiatives and the growth of U.S. Soccer by reviewing proposals and developing innovative concepts that support partner objectives. Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of expertise 5-7 years of experience in strategic brand and partnership marketing with an emphasis on event execution and hospitality Pro-active, bias for action to provide great partner-specific value Market expertise in a space that is evolving and changing Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able and willing to travel up to 35% of the time to all domestic U.S. Soccer controlled matches Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends & holidays Ability to manage multiple concurrent events through multi-tasking and managing priorities efficiently Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent computer skills, including Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities Experience with Adobe suite or a similar program is preferred Exceptional attention to detail Desired Qualifications A background in, and passion for, soccer, sports and entertainment is preferred Experience in sports marketing Desire to be part of a team ”Student of the Game” mentality and desire for continual growth Accountable for actions/decisions and does not make excuses Ability to apply learning from past projects and experiences. Multi-lingual a plus U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development. U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Partnership Marketing will lead relationships with strategic partners to maximize value and develop creative activations. They will also oversee a Partnership Marketing Coordinator and assist in securing new partners to support U.S. Soccer's growth initiatives.