Manager, Partnership Marketing

As the Manager of Partnership Marketing, you will serve as the primary relationship builder and strategist for Angel City FC’s valued corporate partners. In this high-impact role, you will bring partnerships to life across every touchpoint – from game day activations and digital campaigns to community events – demonstrating exceptional client management and creative execution. Working closely with cross-functional teams and the sponsorship leadership, you will turn partner vision into impactful revenue-driving realities while championing the ACFC brand.

• →Represent Angel City FC as the main contact for assigned corporate partners
• →Manage sponsorship activations by working with other departments to ensure a high level of execution, best-in-class customer service, and fulfillment of corporate partner deliverables that may include, but not limited to, IP rights, game day, and in-market activations, television, radio, digital, social, print media, tickets, hospitality, and special events
• →Plan and execute events, promotions, experiences, and community activities on behalf of partners and Angel City FC
• →Develop and implement new and creative marketing and activation strategies based on partners’ needs and potential new revenue and upsell opportunities
• →Work with internal departments to compile and share research, data, success rate, and market trends with partners
• →Consistently evaluate current partner goals and objectives and recommend additional assets for their consideration 
• →Contribute to and manage assigned department projects, which may include signage tracking, digital implementation and frequency of partner posts, media inventory management, etc. 
• →Build and support relationships with all agencies, day-to-day contacts, and account executives on behalf of Angel City FC 
• →Develop and present season recaps and incremental investment presentations 
• →Attend all future home games and special events to manage assigned partner activations
• →Stay informed on market trends and provide recommendations to the department and applicable clients to ensure Angel City FC's continued success and forward-thinking

• Minimum of 3-4 years of high-level account management and/or partnership activation experience; sports sponsorship preferred
• Ability to establish strong relationships, effectively manage expectations, and provide information with extraordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality 
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Ability to establish priorities and courses of action for handling multiple tasks and projects 
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Expert time management skills
• Self-starter mentality 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of sponsorship measurement tools and processes 
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Be a team player and contribute to the general success of Angel City FC across all facets, including positively representing Angel City FC among all corporate and community partners
• NWSL and professional soccer knowledge preferred