Senior Activation Manager

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Senior Activation Manager

GPS

Footprint Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Job Summary:

Suns Legacy Partners includes several companies and many different departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Suns Legacy Partners is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Activation Manager to lead and manage an effective and efficient team and oversee all aspects associated with the implementation, activation, reporting and delivery of assigned marketing partnership agreements. Responsible for the day-to-day management of select partnership accounts as well as the ability to identify and respond to changes in partner objectives as necessary.

What Will You Do:

• Supervise activation team members to include but not limited to hiring, scheduling, distribution of work, train/develop talent, resolve issues and discipline when necessary.
• Directly supervise the activation of all elements included within assigned marketing partnership agreements to be compliant with contractual obligations
• Establish and maintain continued communication with key marketing and activation contacts to ensure a sound understanding of expectations for the marketing partnership
• Participate in strategic planning to meet partner goals/objectives and identify new and effective solution-based concepts to maximum partnership return on investment
• Establish and maintain continued communication/relationships with key partnership contacts to ensure expectations are being set for the partner/client
• Capture all partnership delivery in an accurate, organized and timely manner to be included in proof of performance reports as needed (e.g. status meetings/updates, mid-season/end of season recaps)
• Strategic execution of partnership assets across multiple platforms including but not limited to broadcast, signage, creative, marketing, in-game activations, digital, social, ticket sales/operations, VIP gameday and non-gameday events, social responsibility/charities

What We Need From Our Senior Activation Manager:

• Must have basic understanding of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to problem solve
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of responsibilities

Experience/ Education Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree- BA/ BS or equivalent experience

• 3-5 Years of Management Experience

• 3 - 5 Years of Partnership Management and Execution experience

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to optimally perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs.
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• Occasional travel from time to time for professional development
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of fulltime benefit options including
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
  • Life and Disability options
  • Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
  • In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• Perks:
  • Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
  • Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
• Visit our Culture page learn more about our culture and work environment

Suns Legacy Partners, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at View email address on us.fitly.work