Partnership Manager (m/w/d)
Core
Central point of contact for sponsors, partners, and cooperations; develops sponsorship long-term with the management team.
Role type
Partnership Manager (Sponsorship & Business Development)
Builds
Long-term sponsor partnerships and activation ideas for regional and overregional sports events
Domain
Sports events management and sponsorship
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Sponsorship development, stakeholder management, contract negotiation, presentation skills, relationship management, event coordination, partnership analysis, proactive outreach, budget tracking
Preferred skills
Degree or training in business/sports/marketing, experience in sponsorship/sales/marketing/events, networking, entrepreneurial thinking, structured work style, enthusiasm for sports
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage existing regional and overregional sponsors and develop partnerships long-term; Develop individual sponsorship packages and activation ideas; Lead presentations and discussions with decision-makers; Coordinate creation, review, and execution of sponsorship contracts; Ensure agreed sponsor deliverables are implemented; Support partners at selected events on-site; Analyze existing partnerships and develop ideas for extensions/upgrades; Proactively approach potential partners; Track agreed deliverables, budgets, and deadlines; Collaborate with marketing and project management teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC