Manager, Partnership Marketing

Manager, Partnership Marketing

At RCX Sports, we proudly serve as the premier youth sport operating partner for the NFL, NHL, MLS, MLB, NBA, and WNBA. We provide officially licensed uniforms, comprehensive resources, and dedicated support, empowering league operators to run the very best youth sports leagues and events in their communities.

Our mission is grounded in the transformative power of sports. We're dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to play the game they love. By empowering league operators to effectively run and maintain their programming season after season, we're committed to making youth sports accessible and inclusive for all.

As Manager, Partnership Marketing, you will play a key role in driving sponsorship revenue and managing corporate relationships that fuel our growth. Reporting to the Director of Partnership Marketing, you will be responsible for developing, pitching, and activating sponsorship opportunities with local, national, and international partners. This role requires strong relationship management, creative problem solving, and operational excellence to ensure partnerships deliver measurable value to both RCX Sports and our sponsors.

Job Responsibilities :

• Partner with the Director of Partnership Marketing to define sponsorship strategy, identify growth opportunities, and build a roadmap for activation success.
• Generate new business by prospecting and securing sponsorships with local companies, national brands, and agencies.
• Develop, present, and negotiate sponsorship proposals that align with partner objectives while maximizing RCX Sports' brand value.
• Manage all aspects of sponsorship activation, ensuring deliverables are executed on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality.
• Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with partners, leveraging internal and external networks, events, and industry contacts while showcasing partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, events, operations, league success, and creative teams to execute integrated campaigns.
• Utilize project management systems and CRM tools to manage pipelines, track progress, and report on partnership performance metrics.
• Foster community-based partnerships with schools, recreation departments, and other organizations critical to league success.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of department and organizational goals.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

RCX Sports is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and team members without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We will make reasonable accommodations when necessary for team members and applicants with disabilities or handicaps, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the job's essential functions. Likewise, RCX Sports will comply with all legal requirements relating to accommodating religious beliefs and practices. If you believe that you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.