Partnership Solutions Manager in CA by San Jose Sharks

TITLE:  Partnership Solutions Manager 
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Exempt
COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC
LOCATION: San Jose, CA
REPORTS TO: Director, Partnership Solutions
POSTING DATED: 5/30/2023 

Summary:

Team Teal
Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment (“SSE”) has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:
 
T – Team success is more important than individual success
E – Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do
A – Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions
M – More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T – Trust that all teammates have the best intentions
E – Empower all teammates to make informed decisions
A – Always say what you really mean and do what you say
L – Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are Teal Together; we are Team Teal.
 
Position Overview:

The Partnership Solutions Manager is part of our vision to pioneer the future of sports and entertainment. Global Partnerships are the growth engine of our business, and we are building a team to increase the number of new purpose-built, solutions-oriented global partnerships we create while deepening relationships with current partners.

That means innovating the way we develop and service partnerships to fulfill both our partner’s and our own objectives. The Partnerships Solutions Manager, under the guidance of the Director, Partnership Solutions, will play a critical role in this vision by helping to support the New Business and Partnership Marketing groups. They will be instrumental in helping Team Teal achieve their aggressive revenue goals by working with multiple areas of the organization to develop creative ideas, thought-starters, partnership packages and presentations. They will also do this by providing marketing support for the Partnerships group including communication plans, event planning, and management of partnership platforms including digitally-enhanced dasher boards.

The Partnership Marketing Manager will need to be a strong collaborator and relationship builder, working closely with the Partnership Sales team and many functional units of Team Teal to drive partnership revenue for the organization and ensure our partners assets are being activated daily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ideate and develop unique partnership platforms and innovative purpose-driven campaigns for the New Business and Partnership Marketing groups to propose to prospective or current partners. The primary focus of this role is to collaborate with the Partnership Marketing group to finalize asset packages and identify strategic growth opportunities for the purpose of renewals and upsells of current partner brands
Collaborate with various areas of the organization –marketing in particular – to support the development of new marketing platforms
Develop, plan, and manage a three-year partnership event schedule including Teal Inner Circle and Business Alliance events
Design, plan and manage the annual partner communication plan with a long-term goal of developing a more engaged community of partners
Manage our Digideck presentation platform and assist with the creation of dynamic, solutions-based presentations that focus on key value points for both SSE and prospective partners
Oversee the Sharks digitally-enhanced dasherboard program including fulfillment using the NHL CMS and reporting
Enhance partnership department knowledge of SSE marketing initiatives and current marketing trends as a liaison with the Brand group
Assist with the creation and implementation of new and innovative go-to-market partnership sales initiatives
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
 
Minimum Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent professional experience required
4-6 years of successful Partnerships Sales, Partnership Marketing, Partnership Strategy, and/or marketing experience required with a preference for experience at a sports and entertainment property, marketing/partnership agency, or brand with a heavy investment in sports and entertainment partnerships
Must be proficient in event planning and communications
Experience developing, implementing and/or selling sponsorship packages is preferred with comfort in storytelling and presenting internally and externally when necessary
Demonstrate success analyzing marketing strategy and developing “out-of-the-box” ideas. Must be a creative problem solver with the ability to quickly understand a current or prospective partners’ business and identify creative solutions for how to solve for indicated KPI’s
An excellent written and verbal communicator that values asking “How” and “Why” and is comfortable sharing ideas across functions, to different levels of the organization, and with partners. Aligned with our Pioneering Principles (below) and in particular:
A strong collaborator with a team-first mentality who can build strong interpersonal relationships
Willing and able to think beyond the status quo and take risks
A believer in creating exceptional experiences, both internal and external
Someone that appreciates diversity of thought and seeks different perspectives to solve problems.
Respect for processes and trust in teammates to accomplish shared objectives
The ideal candidate is comfortable with technology and is digitally savvy. Experience with Microsoft Suite, a CRM system, ZoomInfo, YouGov, SponsorUnited, DigiDeck, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and other sales technology a plus
Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required
Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed, demonstrate initiative, and possess a strong attention to detail
Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills, as well as ability to manage your own time and implement your own schedule

Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
Communicate via phone and email with a variety of individual
Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation
Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)
 
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation
A robust package of healthcare benefits; 401(k) retirement
Central office location in downtown San Jose at the heart of Silicon Valley; convenient access to Caltrain, VTA, major freeways and free parking
The opportunity to work with a variety of passionate individuals, committed to innovating exceptional sports and entertainment opportunities in our hometown
An inclusive culture which values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE’s commitment to change with impact on our community and industry
Potential for flexible scheduling and telework opportunities

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
 
Pay Range
 
The pay range for this role is $74,000-$80,000 per year plus variable compensation
 
Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future. 
 
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
 
Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications – in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans’ status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
 
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies
 
SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE’s HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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