Corporate Partnership Associate

The Corporate Partnership Associate helps with all partner related activities including activation and execution of contractually obligated sponsorship elements.  This position also aids in the coordination of Corporate Partnership tentpole events (i.e. draft, training camp, away trip(s), etc.), along with other cross-departmental events as needed.  Additionally, the role is responsible for assisting with sponsorship activation at all home games, events and other partnership marketing and sales related activities. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including, but not limited to):
The Corporate Partnership Associate position will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, the following:

• Assist with support of the Sales, Solutions and Partnership Marketing process, including development of sponsorship proposals and partnership marketing materials.


• Gather and prepare digital and social analytics reports for distribution at the conclusion of campaigns/events and assist in the production of year-end partnership reviews.


• Coordinate with game-day photographer for the day’s shot list and maintain archive of game photos.


• Work all Detroit Lions homes games, training camp and partner- related events, where applicable.


• Manage pre-game sideline access credential distribution process.


• Manage sweepstakes fulfillment process, in coordination with Partnership Marketing team, Legal and Data Governance team(s).


• Assist in coordination of game day fulfillment including setting up Pride Plaza, Fan Caves, Fan Tunnel, Alumni Suite visits and in-stadium promotions (ex. rolling t-shirts, lucky rows, giveaways, trivia, etc.).


• Work with other internal departments to assist Sales, Solutions and Partnership Marketing in developing and executing programs that support departmental programs and elements.


• Assist in trafficking of all partnership media spots and inventory, including radio and TV.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Will accept other responsibilities and duties required by the supervisor consistent with the objectives and essential functions of this position. Such responsibilities shall be incorporated into the position description if they are ongoing.


• Maintain professionalism when communicating with internal and external contacts.


• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills.


• Will adjust work schedule to meet departmental demands.


• Will keep appropriate information confidential.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sport Management, Event Management, Marketing, Communications or related field.


• Ability to work interdepartmentally as part of the greater Lions team.


• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.


• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign.


• Understanding of primary social media networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, YouTube).


• Strong oral and written communications skills.


• Ability to consistently present themselves with professionalism, poise and maturity.


• An energetic, proactive and self-motivated attitude.


• Comfortable speaking with professional athletes, coaches, and partners in a work setting.


• Demonstrates a commitment to seeing tasks through.


• Quickly and easily identifies problems and in addition, works diligently independently or in a team structure to provide solutions.


• Desire to always “make things better”


• Attention to detail, multi-tasking skills and the ability to thrive in a deadline driven environment.


• Willingness to contribute in team brainstorm sessions with constructive thoughts and ideas.


• Ability to work with a flexible schedule in order to be available for scheduled events, including nights, weekends and holidays.


• Candidates must have reliable transportation to commute to the practice facility, alumni appearances, and other partner events.