Role description

Title:  Manager, Partnership ActivationDepartment:  PartnershipsReports to:  VP, Partnerships and Business DevelopmentFLSA Status:  Exempt About Us: Miami is the future—a hyperglobal, yet local community fueled by intersection and interconnection. It stands at the gateway of the Americas and welcomes millions from around the world, creating an energy and culture unlike anywhere else on the planet. Some of us are born and raised here. Some of us came long ago and were embraced like family. And still, others have just arrived. But we all, at heart, share the same qualities: courage, tenacity, ambition, dedication to our community, and a passion for the joy of life.  We fly in the face of conventional thinking and take pride in disrupting the status quo. We are here to change the game.  Inter Miami CF will celebrate all that makes Miami extraordinary. We will be multilingual and omnicultural. We will harness the city’s great history and unmatched culture to create new traditions, rituals, and symbols that are admired around the world. We will bring world class fútbol to this world class city, once and for all. Fútbol that is as creative, exciting, unique, and multicultural as we are. Fútbol that makes people everywhere wish they could be here.  Libertas. Unitas. Fortuna. Freedom. Unity. Fortune. This is us. This is Miami. Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami is the 25th Major League Soccer franchise and began play in 2020. For more information, please visit us at www.intermiamicf.com. Position Summary: The Manager, Partnership Activation, is responsible for managing all partner related activities including activation and execution of all contractually obligated sponsorship elements. This person will build strong relationships with current partners to aid in the renewal and retention of sponsors and work to continuously increase the level of service and support offered by the sponsorship department to corporate partners. Essential Duties Responsibilities:Provide the highest level of service to all existing corporate partners.Gather, plan and execute all contractual elements for each corporate partner.Proof all collateral material featuring the Club’s logo for correct usage, i.e., sponsor artwork, radio copy, public address script, logos, print, web, and other relevant items needed to execute the agreement.Review matchday scripts, rundowns, etc., to ensure accurate sponsorship recognition.Ensure that all digital and social media entitlements are met.Deliver ongoing creative marketing and activation recommendations for current partners including retail activation, in-stadium promotions, special events and community outreach ideas.Lead the development of promotional, big-idea creative concepts and creative executions.Participate in cross functional department meetings and provide regular updates to leadership.Create an annual Partner Planning Strategy to align with Inter Miami objectives. This will include the development of creative activation programs and co-branded marketing opportunities.Maintain proper benchmarks and tracking of Partner asset inventory.Produce partner recaps. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required.Extensive and proven integrated marketing experience with demonstrated success in the media, sports sponsorship, fulfillment or entertainment fields required.Experience in the Florida marketplace preferred but not necessary.Strong understanding of MLS and international fútbol a plus.Very strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives.Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and creatively solve day-to-day challenges.Extremely organized with a high attention to detail.Strong work ethic – must be a team player with a “get the job done” attitude.Strong organizational skills with proven experience managing multiple projects and timelines.Knowledge of marketing, promotions, event planning and game production preferred.Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Power Point, Word, Excel and Outlook.Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays  Compensation:Inter Miami CF offers a competitive compensation package, medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance and 401k retirement plan. All applicants must pass a pre-employment background check. Equal Opportunity StatementInter Miami CF is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.