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AEG

Manager, Partnership Marketing

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

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Sports Recovery Specialist

Mililani, HI · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

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Sports Recovery Specialist

Kailua, HI

$20 - $30/hr

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UFC Gym

Sports Recovery Specialist

Waipahu, HI · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

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UFC Gym

Sports Recovery Specialist

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

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National Ad Sales Executive

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$100K - $250K/yr

We syndicate our premium combat sports content (Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Grand Sumo ... Manage national advertising and sponsorship opportunities * Ability to create and cultivate ...

AEG

Email Marketing Manager

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

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AEG

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Las Vegas, NV · On-site

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AEG

Coordinator, Digital Marketing UFC & ZB

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$49K - $64K/yr

... M systems * Knowledge of basic web development, graphic design and video editing principles * Experience working in the sports or entertainment industry. * Knowledge of the MMA, boxing and the UFC ...

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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager sports mma in the United States is $61,351.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Sports Mma vs Coach Sports Mma?

AspectManager Sports MmaCoach Sports Mma
Primary RoleOversees business operations, marketing, and athlete managementDevelops training programs, instructs athletes, and improves performance
Required CredentialsBusiness management, sports administration, or related experienceMartial arts certifications, coaching licenses, and athletic experience
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, events, and athlete management meetingsTraining gyms, fight venues, and one-on-one athlete coaching
Industry UsageSports organizations, gyms, and promotional companiesGyms, martial arts academies, and fight teams

While both roles are integral to MMA, a Manager Sports Mma focuses on business and athlete management, whereas a Coach Sports Mma concentrates on training and athlete development. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and employer expectations in the MMA industry.

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Manager, Partnership Marketing

AEG

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.
Who We Are:
UFC® is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world's premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. The Role and What You'll Do:
The Partnership Marketing Manager serves as the primary day-to-day lead for assigned brand partners and is responsible for planning, developing, and executing integrated partnership marketing programs. While the position is based in Las Vegas at UFC headquarters, the role supports partnerships across the broader TKO portfolio, including UFC, WWE, PBR, Zuffa Boxing, On Location, and IMG.
This role manages partner relationships end-to-end, leads activation strategy and execution, coordinates cross-functionally across departments, and supports revenue-driving initiatives, including renewals, upsells, and cross-property extensions.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned brand partners, managing day-to-day communications, priorities, and deliverables.
  • Leads onboarding and ongoing partner check-in calls, including agenda development, meeting facilitation, and recap distribution.
  • Owns asset delivery management, ensuring all contractual assets are tracked, delivered, and reported accurately.
  • Leads the development and execution of partner activations across live events, digital, social, content, broadcast, and experiential platforms.
  • Manages creative workflows, including briefing, routing, approvals, and final execution in collaboration with Brand, Creative, Legal, and other internal teams.
  • Leads execution of partner integrations across in-venue, broadcast, live events, and digital and social platforms, serving as a primary point of contact to ensure accuracy, alignment, and a best-in-class partner experience.
  • Serves as on-site partnership marketing lead at select events, overseeing brand activations, hospitality, ticketing, fan experiences, and partner hosting.
  • Builds and maintains strong day-to-day relationships with partner contacts, acting as a trusted resource to ensure partner needs are met and expectations are consistently exceeded.
  • Leads the development of partnership recaps, highlighting performance, learnings, and opportunities.
  • Collaborates with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Events, Media, PR, Brand, Legal, Community Relations, and Operations to ensure partner programs align with broader UFC and TKO initiatives.
  • Identifies and supports revenue-driving opportunities, including renewals, upsells, cross-sells, and cross-property integrations.
  • Supports cross-property TKO initiatives across UFC, WWE, PBR, Zuffa Boxing, and additional properties.
  • Mentors and supports junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.

You Have These:
  • Bachelor's degree, with concentration in Marketing, Business, Sports Management, or related field preferred.
  • 3 - 5+ years of partnership marketing, sponsorship activation, brand marketing, or client service experience, preferably within sports, entertainment, or media.
  • Proven experience managing day-to-day partner relationships and leading integrated marketing programs.
  • Strong understanding of partnership agreements, rights delivery, and activation execution.
  • Experience with marketing platform delivery including digital, live events, broadcast, hospitality, experiential.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounts and complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and grow partner relationships.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally and leading projects across multiple departments.
  • Self-starter with the ability to anticipate issues and develop proactive solutions.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including partner-facing and executive-level communications.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the ability to quickly learn additional tools and platforms.
TKO EEO Statement:
TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.

About AEG

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Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1992

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