Manager, Partnerships at Circa - IPG DXTRA

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sponsorship Marketing, Client Management, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Research, Communication, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Presentation Skills, Industry Insights, Sponsorship Consulting, Experience Design, Analytics, Creativity, Collaboration

Industry

Public Relations and Communications Services

Description

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR Momentum Worldwide is looking for an ambitious, critical thinker with sponsorship marketing experience and passion for pursuing meaningful insights to impact branded experiences. Our Manager, Partnerships will be responsible for providing strategic counsel to guide our clients’ sponsorship investments within the world of CPG, sports, entertainment & lifestyle. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to be part of the fast-growing sponsorship consulting discipline at an award-winning, creative brand experience agency. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES) Manage client deliverables related to sponsorship consulting and industry research & insights. Facilitate day-to-day client communication with client counterparts. Develops and delivers strategic POVs/sponsorship evaluations and presentations Liaise with Business Leadership and other internal/external stakeholders Ability to present or support presentation of findings and internal recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders. Support, and in some cases, lead sponsorship deal negotiations in conjunction with or on behalf of clients with selected properties. Develop and cultivate junior- to mid-level client relationships, using both initiative and judgment to adapt communication to the appropriate levels of the organization. Identify and support areas of sponsorship tool development or methodological enhancement. Serves as research lead in areas such as sponsorship industry trends, white papers and case studies. Identifies and supports opportunities to broaden the agency scope within the sponsorship consulting discipline. Supports various internal and external projects related to both existing clients as well as any growth-focused initiatives (e.g., RFP responses, pitches, presentations) Works collaboratively with other disciplines and SMEs at Momentum, such as Research, Strategy, Measurement & Analytics when applicable to drive sponsorship projects forward. Knowledge of or desire to learn the sponsorship landscape as it relates to sports, music & entertainment or arts & culture. Displays natural intellectual curiosity – always seeks to understand the “why”. Supports training and development of other staff members where appropriate. Supports Momentum’s “Be One” values – seeks to be a good teammate. Contribute to an environment that facilitates mutual respect and partnership across functions, and facilitates innovative thinking, appropriate risk taking, and open lines of communication. HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS) Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Preferably in Marketing, or a related field of study. 5-7 years of client leadership/client management and sponsorship experience Sports Sponsorship and/or Experiential experience. Agency or other relevant sponsorship experience strongly desired. Exceptional relationship and influencing skills . Negotiation experience on partnership and sponsorship deals preferred. Experienced in strategic thinking and ability to see, articulate and drive to the big picture Passion and solution orientated approach to problem solving Strong verbal & written communication skills and adept at communicating effectively with clients. Experience presenting materials to clients or internal stakeholders. Ability to perform well in a fast-changing environment. Exceptional client management skills and the ability to multi-task. A passion to help and develop people – making yourself readily available to answer questions and offer support, and the ability to motivate people to succeed Experience in leading teams to accomplish a shared objective. SALARY RANGE The salary range for this position is from $80,000 to $100,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; location and region; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. ABOUT US – MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE Momentum is an agency of doers. We make the industry’s most disruptive, entertaining, shareable, unforgettable experiences for our clients and their fans. We do it by bringing people closer to what they love, in original and unexpected ways. Whether it’s a physical activation, a virtual experience, or a piece of unique branded content, it’s all part of what we call the Total Brand Experience — ideas that solve business challenges, through best-in-class Consulting, Strategy, Analytics, Experience Design, and Production. We want you to help brands do amazing, unprecedented, wild things, creating experiences that people never forget. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM MOMENTUM At Momentum, we expect our employees to embody our values! Our Core Values of Be One, Do Great Work, Have Fun, Give Back and Grow empower an environment where we challenge ourselves professionally and encourage each other personally. At Momentum, we make our differences matter! Who we are matters. We choose to hire diverse voices from all walks of life. We choose to make our culture one where everyone can be their authentic self and speak in their voice. We choose to give each other permission to get things wrong, so we can learn to make them right. We choose to celebrate the bravery of our peers and we choose to be collectively responsible. At Momentum, we make our actions matter! Making it matter means always choosing the sustainable option. It means designing waste out from the start. It means working with the right materials. Sourcing locally, innovating off-the-shelf solutions and reusing and repurposing. It means powering smarter. Travelling less. And only working with vendors who do the same. Make it matter means becoming the first experiential agency in the world to receive 2 ISO certifications. At Momentum Worldwide, we value diversity and the uniqueness of all people. We thrive in an inclusive environment, and we recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, gender, age, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, sexual preference, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability – or any other legally protected categories as set forth in the applicable state, federal or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including training, compensation, benefits and all other privileges of employment. #LI-SC #LI-HYBRID We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Partnerships will manage client deliverables related to sponsorship consulting and facilitate day-to-day client communication. They will also develop strategic evaluations and support sponsorship deal negotiations.