Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

The Syracuse Crunch are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Coordinator to execute sponsorship activations and collaborate across departments to ensure fulfillment of partnership assets. This position will also be responsible for selling a full portfolio of assets, building strong relationships and delivering high-level customer service.

Corporate Responsibilities:

• Be day-to-day contact and manage contract fulfillment for several current corporate partners to ensure that clients receive superior service
• Draft select sponsorship proposals
• Coordinate and attend sponsor events
• Assist with game day events and activations for corporate partners, including but not limited to special activations, pregame, in-game and intermission promotions, hospitality events, promotional activations and displays
• Collect, analyze, prepare and deliver proof of performance materials for partners throughout the year
• Work with internal departments to identify and develop new sponsorable inventory
• Spearhead initiatives for the team's Mental Wellness Campaign, including coordinating internal and external events
• Identify opportunities to enhance sales assets, plans and processes to deliver partner results
• Generate revenue using all sales methods, including cold calls, prospecting/research, referrals, personal appointments and person-to-person contact at Crunch games
• Sell full portfolio of Crunch assets including sponsorship, suites, party stage, full and partial season tickets, flex packages, group tickets and special ticket plans year-round
• Maintain and manage customer contact information in existing CRM database
• Actively prospect new contacts throughout Central New York
• Establish relationships to create repeat business
• Develop and execute select theme and group nights
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Chief Operating Officer

The Qualified Candidate For This Position Should Have The Following:

• Bachelor's degree
• Desire to start and grow a career in the sports industry
• Prior experience in sales, account management or service is preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function in fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Available to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings and weekends
• Position is required to work all home games
• High energy, ability to remain focused on sales goals and work independently

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.