Partnership Activation Coordinator

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Overview:

Responsibilities: 

• Manage a portfolio of sponsors’ contractual elements, including but not limited to traditional media assets, in-market promotions, in-arena activation, hospitality, experiential, and community programs 
• Develop and deliver effective and measurable sponsorship platforms for sponsors by managing expectations, communicating timelines, and ensuring contractual asset fulfillment 
• Use a variety of methods and resources to creatively engage with, and enhance partner relationships, using industry knowledge and brand awareness to overcome challenges, create business opportunities, and exceed company objectives 
• Collaborate with Director to develop a template and plan per sponsor to demonstrate ROI of marketing partnership initiatives and oversee development of mid-year and year-end partnership recaps and case studies. 
• Collaborate with internal (ticketing, marketing, legal, finance, etc.) and external (Arena Operations, Signage Vendors, etc.) stakeholders on partnership initiatives and needs 
• Manage internal and external partner expectations on processes, timelines, approvals, and deadlines 
• Contribute to overall department revenue goals through current sponsor partnership renewals and upselling opportunities 
• Serve as on-site, point-of-contact for all activations taking place within the Maine Mariners partnership portfolio 
• Regularly conduct market research to keep current with partner news, best practices, industry trends and activation concepts 
• Work with CRO and Director on key category and platform ideation for prospects 
• Maintain accurate reporting processes, CRM database (Salesforce/KORE), procedures and partner database management 
• Assist with the planning and execution of partnership-related events throughout the year
• Assisting marketing department with game presentation needs
• Collaborate with marketing department on community engagement initiatives
• Liaison between corporate partnerships and Maine Mariners foundation 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 
  
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Marketing or Sports Management). 
• 1-2 years of professional sponsorship experience in a high-performance sponsorship environment, executing against multiple deals within property portfolio 
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with corporate clients and co-workers. 
• Creative Problem Solver with the ability to quickly understand brands/partners’ business models and how to grow their business. 
• Highly driven self-starter, with ability to work independently without supervision, exercise discretion and independent judgment and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. 
• An excellent communicator and accomplished presenter. 
• An entrepreneurial mentality, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and make things happen. 
• Focused, diligent, hard-working and ambitious. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Trustworthy, loyal and ethical. 
• Willingness to work the hours required to fulfill the commitments of the role. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce and KORE. Canva experience is a plus. 
• Excellent written and verbal skills. Proven ability to correctly use punctuation and grammar. Exceptional listening skills. 
• Possess high degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. 
• Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance. 

Promo Team

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Job Summary

Responsibilities: 

•  Serve as a member of the on and off-ice promotions team for all Maine Mariners home games as well as at outside events, including community parades, expos, fairs, etc.
•  Interact with fans in a friendly, professional, and fun manner at the arena and outside events
•  Assist with mascots pre-game and in-game and at any community appearances
•  Assist in the creation and execution of theme nights
•  Create and execute in-game performances, skits, and other between period games 
• Help build long-term fan loyalty through providing a strong game day experience
•  Assist pre-game as necessary
•  Assist in any community events 
• Additional duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Be fun, confident and outgoing
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to skate may be helpful but not required
• Strong communication skills. Able to communicate and problem solve with co-workers
• Assist with the set-up, execution and break-down of daily events and/or promotions
• Flexible availability – including all 36 Mariners home games and any post-season games as well as some weekends and holidays
• Ability to easily stand and move up and down stairs. 
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop and reach overhead as needed
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions including; cold, wind, rain and heat