Senior Manager, Partnerships – Activation

Lendistry

. Own the end-to-end strategy and performance of Lendistry’s sports and community partnership portfolio (e.g., WNBA, NWSL, and future partnerships).

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end strategy and performance of Lendistry’s sports and community partnership portfolio (e.g., WNBA, NWSL, and future partnerships).
Develop annual and multi-year partnership strategies aligned to company growth, capital markets & Lendistry’s mission/objectives.
Serve as the primary relationship owner with team partners/players, league stakeholders, and external agencies/agents.
Lead the planning and execution of all partnership activations, including entitlement events, in-arena presence, and community programs.
Ensure flawless execution across all touchpoints, including game-day ops, hospitality and branded experiences.
Coordinate cross-functional teams (creative, social, PR, events, digital) to deliver high-impact activations/deliverables.
Translate partnership assets into measurable outcomes including; brand awareness & engagement, small business pipeline and application flow, investor and capital partner engagement.
Partner closely with the Marketing, Sales, CEC, Capital Markets and Executive teams to align sponsorships with business development opportunities and growth strategies for Lendistry.
Works with Marketing Department shared resources teams (email automation, communications/PR/social media, graphic design, web design) on all projects.
Partner to develop content including social media, PR and investor storytelling related to partnerships.
Build and manage a year-round calendar tied to partnership activations and key moments in and off season maximizing the relationship during the offseason.
Lead offseason planning, including but not limited to; performance analysis & ROI assessment, partnership renewal and negotiation strategy, identification for new opportunities and continuous optimization based on performance insights.
Using excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail, oversees Marketing content for sponsorship and partnership related materials.
Learns, masters, and enforces Lendistry brand standards.
Schedules kick-offs, and follows timelines to support projects day-to-day through completion.
Represent the Lendistry Marketing team both internally and externally in an overwhelmingly positive manner.
Due to the nature of this role, it will involve being onsite at sporting events and travel to sporting events in other markets.
Demonstrates a high level of reliability, accountability, and time management, with the ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities and adjust work schedules as needed to meet critical deadlines and ensure project alignment, including availability outside of standard business hours when required.
Contributes to broader organizational goals by supporting strategic initiatives and taking on additional responsibilities or projects as business needs evolve.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years working in a sports sponsorship/partnership or corporate marketing environment
Master's Degree in related field preferred
Experience working with and presenting ideas to team leaders and negotiating with/supporting stakeholders
Direct experience in partnerships at sports team organizations
CRM experience preferred, especially Salesforce
Strong analytical skills – has a clear methodology and a consistent approach
Ability to connect marketing initiatives to business outcomes and ROI
Strong external relationship management and negotiation skills
Experience working cross-functionally in complex organizations
Ability to execute multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Results-driven professional with strong business acumen, executive presence, and the ability to manage competing priorities in deadline-oriented environments
Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint and SharePoint)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and networking abilities to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
Demonstrated strength in time management and project management, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team while navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving business needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

sports sponsorshippartnership strategyperformance analysisROI assessmentnegotiationproject managementanalytical skillsbusiness acumencontent developmentevent planning

Soft Skills

relationship managementcommunicationtime managementattention to detailreliabilityaccountabilityprioritizationcollaborationadaptabilityexecutive presence

Certifications

Master's Degree