Coordinator, Partnership Services - Air Force Sports Properties (Full Time)

Air Force Sports Properties is LEARFIELD's local, dedicated entity representing the United States Air Force Academy Athletics. In complete collaboration with the Academy, this team is committed to extending the affinity of the University's brand to businesses and corporations of all sizes looking to align with the undeniably loyal and passionate collegiate sports fan base.

As exclusive multimedia rights holder, our team manages all aspects of the rights relationship. Providing corporate partners with traditional, digital and other non-traditional media opportunities to bolster their own brand and garner maximum exposure through inventory such as venue signage; digital engagement including social media, the official athletics website, content, digital gaming and retargeting, event sponsorships and promotion; corporate hospitality; television and radio game broadcasts and coaches' shows.

LEARFIELD is actively seeking a Coordinator of Partnership Services to work on campus from Colorado Springs, CO. Our Coordinators are essential to LEARFIELD and our properties' success. We are looking for an experienced and well-organized Coordinator to provide the necessary support to the team. The goal is to execute partnership elements to ensure an enjoyable Game Day experience for partners and fans. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and have prior sales support experience, we want to meet you!

Responsibilities:

• Manage game program sales for select sporting events
• Prospecting for potential corporate partners
• Assist property staff with all fulfillment needs for signage, radio, print, digital and events
• Assist with corporate hospitality, tickets, in-game promotions and other activities
• Create and deliver marketing contracts and agreements
• Manage all game day Property Assistants for select sports programs
• Work with game day Property Assistants to provide POP (Proof of Performances) for in-venue sponsorship elements
• Manage and track all marketing inventory for the property
• Serve as liaison between corporate partners, property staff and the Athletic Department
• Assist the General Manager with expense reporting, invoicing, and other budgetary needs

Qualifications:

• Strong aptitude for learning; highly curious
• Able to develop and maintain strong relationships across many demographics
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Desire to build a long-term career in sports marketing
• Able to lead and motivate others
• Strong focus on quality of work and attention to detail
• High level of initiative, specifically in the areas of sales generation and process improvement
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week including home games and select sporting events
• Results-driven; willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the goal
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in business, sports administration, marketing, advertising or other related field; 0-3 years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Pay Transparency

The approximate base pay range for this position is $19.23 to $22.35. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and/or sales compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience as well as geographic location.

LEARFIELD is the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions for fan engagement. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Our suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics; ticketing, ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; and campus-wide business and sponsorship development.

Our people-friendly culture is a hallmark of our style and approach to business and is rooted in values demonstrating intentional and active care for other people. The company and its employees strive each day to live by the company's value statement: "build the team, grow the company, have fun, love and serve others."

LEARFIELD offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. LEARFIELD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

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