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As the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Corporate Partnerships team, we pride ourselves in providing the best client service and partner activations in the league! We are looking for a driven and knowledgeable manager to join our team and help make this dynamic department successful. 

The Manager, Partnership Activation will play a key role in overseeing the management and fulfillment process for Oklahoma City Thunder corporate partner accounts in order to improve the sale of sponsorships and return on investment for corporate partners. This position will manage a few activation managers/coordinators to ensure the execution and achievement of sponsor objectives while maintaining world-class client service. 

·         Manage the fulfillment of sponsored assets within a number of top-tier partnership accounts.

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

·         Manage and provide leadership for Activation Managers on staff while maintaining a focus on the department’s strategic goals

·         Be fiscally responsible, ensuring that promotional activations are within the established budget

·         Produce creative solutions and problem-solve for clients, staff, and job duties

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

·         Play a meaningful role in maintaining collateral, photographs, press releases, videos and statistics for use in preparing and presenting inclusive sponsor recaps to key decision makers during the contract renewal process

·         Collaborate with sales team on partnership proposals, renewals and upsell opportunities

·         Monitor sponsor promotions and activities during Thunder game nights and other Thunder functions

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

·         Work closely and collaborate with internal departments to ensure partner campaigns are executed strategically and efficiently.

 

·         Bachelor’s degree in sports business, marketing or advertising preferred, or equivalent relevant work or military experience

·         5 years of experience in sponsorship and/or client services preferred, preferably handling multi-million dollar client accounts

·         2 years of management experience preferred

·         Experience in, or general knowledge of client management and sales strategies

·         Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with many different personality types

·         Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with strong attention to detail

·         Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

·         Experience with Photoshop is a plus

·         Strong time management and administrative skills

·         Self-motivated and can work independently or in a team environment

·         Solid grammar and editing to present perfect presentations

 

Work schedule will include regular office hours as well as evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Driver’s license and reliable transportation are required as some local travel will take place. Physical requirements of the job may include lifting up to 50 pounds. Work location will be the Oklahoma City Thunder corporate office located in downtown Oklahoma City. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director, Corporate Partnership Activation. Employees are encouraged to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

We offer a positive office environment and a robust benefits package including excellent medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with matching funds, paid downtown parking, tuition reimbursement, employee ticket options, family gym membership subsidy, parental leave, team shop discount, and much more!

We value diversity, equity and inclusion, and we know that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we consider applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We also consider applicants regardless of past legal system involvement, considering the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. We are committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through our culture of RAVE – Respect and Value Everyone.