Salary
💰 $78,000 - $83,000 per year
About the role
- Partner with the Director of Partnership Marketing to define sponsorship strategy, identify growth opportunities, and build a roadmap for activation success
- Generate new business by prospecting and securing sponsorships with local companies, national brands, and agencies
- Develop, present, and negotiate sponsorship proposals that align with partner objectives while maximizing RCX Sports’ brand value
- Manage all aspects of sponsorship activation, ensuring deliverables are executed on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality
- Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with partners, leveraging internal and external networks, events, and industry contacts
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, events, operations, league success, and creative teams to execute integrated campaigns
- Utilize project management systems and CRM tools to manage pipelines, track progress, and report on partnership performance metrics
- Foster community-based partnerships with schools, recreation departments, and other organizations critical to league success
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of department and organizational goals
- Report to the Director of Partnership Marketing
- Hybrid role based in Roswell, GA — regularly work at least 2 days per week onsite
- Travel up to 25%; Monday–Friday schedule (40 hours/week) with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field (required)
- MBA preferred
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in partnership marketing, sponsorship sales, or brand activation
- Demonstrated success building and managing sponsorship pipelines and achieving sales targets
- Experience in sports or entertainment industries (youth sports experience is a plus)
- Strong creative mindset with the ability to develop and adapt strategic proposals to meet partner goals
- Proven expertise in relationship building, negotiation, and closing deals
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience interacting with key stakeholders
- Strong understanding of integrated marketing (digital, social, event-based campaigns)
- Advanced project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Proficiency with CRM and project management software
- Demonstrated ability to analyze partnership performance and present actionable insights
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Willingness to travel up to 25%