Account Manager, Partnership Marketing

Account Manager, Partnership Marketing

You are a relationship-driven, detail-oriented professional who thrives at the intersection of brand strategy, partnership management, and fan engagement. You take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and see yourself as a trusted extension of your partners' teams. You are proactive by nature—always looking for new, creative ways to activate partnerships that elevate both the partner's brand and the Colorado Rapids in the market. You are energized by collaboration and accountability, and you understand that successful partnerships are built through clear communication, thoughtful execution, and innovative ideas. You bring a strategic mindset to every partnership, ensuring all contractual elements are fulfilled while also identifying opportunities to go beyond the agreement to create meaningful impact. Above all, you are passionate about helping grow the Rapids fanbase, strengthening the club's relevance in the community, and delivering measurable value to partners. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing execution with innovation and who is motivated by seeing partnerships come to life in ways that benefit the club, its partners, and its supporters.

Colorado Rapids Established in 1995 as one of Major League Soccer's original clubs, the Colorado Rapids have carried forward a proud legacy that has helped shape the league and the sport in the United States. As we build on that foundation, we are focused on an ambitious future—guided by our North Star of putting FANS at the heart of everything we do. Our purpose, "For the fans, with the fans, as one club we inspire, energize & win to carve a Rocky Mountain legacy," reflects our commitment to creating meaningful connections and delivering excellence on and off the pitch. For our commercial team, this means fearlessly embracing a fan-centric approach, driving innovative revenue opportunities, and building lasting partnerships that strengthen both our business and our community.

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.

Job Specifics

Job Title: Account Manager, Partnership Marketing

Department: Partnership Marketing / Revenue

Business Unit: Colorado Rapids

Location: Denver, Colorado

Reports To: Director, Partnership Activation & Insights

Employment Type: Full Time – Hourly – Non-Exempt

Supervisor Position: Yes

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner Relationship Management: Owning and managing the day-to-day relationships of assigned corporate partners, serving as the primary point of contact and building trusted, long-term partnerships through consistent communication and strategic guidance.
• Partnership Fulfillment & Execution: Ensuring all contractual assets, benefits, and deliverables are fulfilled accurately, on time, and at a high level of quality, while proactively identifying and developing innovative opportunities to expand and enhance partner relationships.
• Strategic Partnership Activation: Developing, planning, and executing innovative, integrated activation concepts that align partner business objectives with Rapids marketing, fan engagement, and brand initiatives.
• Proactive Idea Generation & Value Creation: Continuously bringing new, creative ideas and recommendations to partners that enhance their investment, expand their reach, and deliver measurable value beyond contracted elements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating closely with internal departments including marketing, digital, community relations, game presentation, and sales to successfully execute partnership programs and campaigns.
• Customer Service & Partner Satisfaction: Delivering best-in-class customer service by being responsive, organized, and solutions-oriented, ensuring partners feel supported, valued, and confident in their investment.
• Measurement, Recap & Reporting: Tracking partnership performance, gathering insights and metrics, and delivering clear, compelling recap reports that demonstrate ROI and success against partner goals.
• Fanbase Growth & Brand Relevancy: Supporting and executing partnership initiatives that meaningfully grow the Colorado Rapids fanbase, increase market relevance, and strengthen the club's presence within the community.
• Department Culture: Contribute to and uphold a strong, positive department culture by working collaboratively, sharing ideas and best practices, and supporting teammates to drive collective success and continuous improvement.

• Typical office conditions
• Ability to work nights, weekends, including standing at sporting or other events for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel to other markets for league meetings, client entertainment, and other related business development activity.

Skills & Qualifications Required

• BS/BA/Other degree in field or related field
• 1+ year of Partnership, Sales, or related experience
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire

Preferred

• Professional, collegiate, and/or media related sales and management experience
• Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company vehicle driving standards

Other

• $55,000 - $60,000 salary
• Eligible for annual performance bonus

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible work policy (Hybrid)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
• 401K/Employer Match

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Acknowledgement

By signing and dating below, I acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the functionality, scope, and expectations of this role, and my responsibility in contributing to the success and growth of the Colorado Rapids organization. I confirm that my direct supervisor has personally reviewed this document with me, including discussion of any potential shifts in responsibilities or areas of focus, and that I had the opportunity to ask questions and received satisfactory explanations.