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.

In this role you will:

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.

What you'll bring to the role:

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 and client management and sales strategies

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with strong attention to detail

Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Experience with Photoshop is a plus

Ability to work with many different personality types

Strong time management and administrative skills

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

Additional details:

Work schedule will include regular office hours and may include some evenings, weekends and holidays. Driver’s license and reliable transportation are required as some local travel will take place. Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time. 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.