Manager, Partnership Development (Scw)

About The Position

The Santa Cruz Warriors are looking for a Manager, Partnership Development to oversee the service and activation responsibilities of our partnership client accounts. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who’s driven, goal-oriented, detail organized, and thrives in a teamwork environment.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Partnership Sales and Development team to support all client retention initiative. You will have a pivotal role in delivering excellent client service as well as building and maintaining relationships with existing partners. This position reports to the Director, Partnerships.

Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a full-time position based onsite in Santa Cruz, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with cross department collaboration that ensures signage, promotions and other deliverables are completed in a timely manner
• Assist with coordinating the activation calendar across all partner activations
• Lead all aspects of the renewal of partnership agreements as your account relationships come to term
• Manage and improve numerous corporate partner accounts and serve as the point of contact for all needs
• Other duties as assigned
• Handle partner activations and promotions for your accounts including: planning and execution, and handling game day requests
• Assist with the implementation of new department strategies to ensure excellent customer satisfaction

Required Experience & Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service and resolution skills
• Ability to balance multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a sales or account management role, preferably within the sports industry
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule (nights and weekends may be required)
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organization and throughout the community
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Compensation

• Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves
• Warriors home tickets, team store discount and more!more!
• $21.64 per hour + Bonus + Commission
• Employer 401K match
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents

Santa Cruz Warriors is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Want to learn more about who we are and what we value? Visit www.warriors.com/employment