Manager, Partnership Activation | University of Miami

Role Overview The University of Miami has entered a long-term partnership with Legends to oversee athletics ticket sales, customer service, annual fund solicitation/engagement, ticket operations, digital marketing, corporate partnerships, and multi‑media rights opportunities. As the exclusive partner for Miami Athletics, Legends engages Hurricanes fans, donors, and businesses with integrated sponsorship, ticketing, and hospitality options. The Manager of Partnership Activation The Manager of Partnership Activation is primarily responsible for planning, executing, client servicing, and day‑to‑day management of all aspects surrounding Miami Hurricanes partnership agreements. The Manager acts as the liaison between partners and their agencies, Miami Hurricanes staff, and internal university departments, reporting directly to the VP of Partnership Activation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Act as the primary liaison for partners to facilitate activation of integrated partnership agreements. Collaborate with Miami Hurricanes colleagues to fully understand each partner’s marketing objectives and priorities. Proactively coordinate and manage all aspects of partnership implementation and fulfillment, including IP rights, game day and in‑market activation, brand messaging, radio/digital/social/print media, hospitality, and special events. Prepare and communicate timelines, artwork, creative specifications, and implementation deadlines. Maintain detailed planning records using CRM system and manage budgets related to the execution of partnership agreements. Assist with development of marketing proposals and presentations for new business and renewals. Prepare and process all documentation related to client implementation and the creation of season‑end and year‑end partnership summaries. Lead partnership renewal efforts with department head or other applicable team members. Lead upsell efforts of applicable accounts in collaboration with department head or other applicable team members. Facilitate ongoing client engagement and opportunity identification via regular meetings, conference calls, and written correspondence. Coordinate special events for client accounts, managing from planning to execution. Coordinate and manage all ticket and hospitality implementation, scheduling and logistics for Hurricanes clients. Be a team player and contribute to the general success of Hurricanes partnerships across all facets, positively representing the university among all corporate and university partners. Travel as required for campus events and client meetings. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 3 years of high‑level partnership activation experience. Minimum of 3 years of experience in sponsorship sales, activation and/or solutions. Skills and Abilities Expert time‑management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines on numerous concurrent projects. Excellent spelling, grammar, proofreading skills, and strong communication skills (oral and written). Proficiency in Microsoft Office, G Suite, KORE Software, Photoshop, and third‑party research tools. Familiarity with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other relevant digital/social media channels. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to establish strong relationships, manage expectations, and provide extraordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality. Ability to establish priorities and courses of action for handling multiple tasks and projects with minimal supervision, and demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to prepare, understand, and monitor activation budgets. Ability to adapt quickly to changes while maintaining high productivity and effectiveness under pressure. Ability to work flexible and irregular hours (including evenings, weekends, and special events). Compensation Competitive pay, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) plan. Working Conditions Location: On site, University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL). Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Statement Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Legends Sales & Marketing, LLC