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The Partnership Activation Coordinator role will work out of the New York or Denver office on partnership activation initiatives for OVG, the sponsorship and marketing arm of Oak View Group (OVG). Suitable for the role are commercially aggressive professionals who have a track record in the sponsorship space of working on the delivery and execution of high-value deals with creative activation strategies intertwined. This individual 1) will contribute to all aspects associated with the implementation, activation, reporting, and delivery of assigned partnership accounts and 2) is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day execution of partnership elements and 3) maintains a deep understanding of each partner's marketing goals and business objectives as they evolve over the life of the partnership.

This role pays an hourly rate of $26.00-$30.00

Benefits for Full-Time Roles: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) savings plan; 401(k) matching; and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until September 11, 2026.

• 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.
• Participate in the planning and execution of sponsors' contractual elements, including traditional media assets, in-market promotions, in-arena activation, hospitality, experiential, and community programs.
• Work with the director to develop a plan per sponsor to demonstrate ROI and ROO of marketing partnership initiatives and oversee development of mid-year and year-end partnership recaps and case studies.
• Manage internal and external partner expectations on processes, timelines, approvals, and deadlines
• Regularly prepare Research/Market Awareness to keep up-to-date with current partner news, industry trends and research activation concepts for partners as needed
• Maintain accurate reporting processes, procedures, and partner database management.
• Provide a high-level weekly report indicating the status of all current partner and department administrative action items.
• Work closely with internal departments (like legal, finance, etc.) on partner needs
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Marketing or Sports Management) preferred.
• 1-2+ years of professional sponsorship experience in a high-performance sponsorship environment, executing multiple deals across multiple properties (likely agency or alternative sports entity/rights holder).
• 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 the ability to work independently without supervision.
• An excellent communicator and accomplished.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills (highly numerate).
• An entrepreneurial mentality, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done.
• Focused, diligent, and hard-working; ambitious.
• Strong interpersonal skills, trustworthy, loyal, and ethical.
• Willingness to work the hours required to fulfill the commitments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint. Adobe Photoshop is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal skills. Proven ability to correctly use punctuation and grammar. Exceptional listening skills.
• Possess a high degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.

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