Manager, Partnership Management

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is the top professional women's soccer league in the USA, with 14 teams and +300 of the best soccer players in the world. In its 12th season, the league continues to grow exponentially, with 2024 attendance topping 2 million fans for the first time- the third straight year the league surpassed 1 million in total attendance. Viewership across all broadcast media partners - Amazon, CBS, ESPN and Scripps - was up 285% year over year, and team valuations continue to soar. This growth underscores the league's expanding fan base and growing presence in both the sports media landscape and in pop culture. The future of the NWSL has never looked brighter.

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is experiencing extraordinary growth, revolutionizing the sports landscape and redefining the reach of women's sports. With expansion into new markets, record-breaking attendance, and unprecedented viewership, NWSL is poised for even greater commercial success.

Position Description

Reporting to the Director, Partnership Management, the Manager, Partnership Management is a highly collaborative member of the Partnerships team at the NSWL, with a keen focus on building strategy and management oversight for our biggest marketing partners by developing and executing programs and campaigns that grow our league and partner's business. This role will ensure the stability of our current partnerships, the implementation of value-driven programs, and the development of programs that support organizational goals and strategic initiatives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work closely across Marketing, Broadcast, PR, Partner Activation, etc. to develop and execute best-in-class marketing solutions for current partners, inclusive of incremental opportunities and renewals;
• Build revenue-driving partnership platforms and assets for current partners utilizing intellectual property, signage, media, and other assets;
• Act as a liaison for all current partners and internal NWSL staff, engaging with senior-level marketing leaders at Fortune 500 companies;
• Assist with maintaining weekly/monthly reporting documents for the broader Partnerships team, senior leadership, and Commercial Committee
• Assist with managing agency relationships (activation, creative, research, etc.) along with developing and managing partner events
• Build and maintain relationships with sports marketing, advertising, and media agencies, becoming a thought leader and resource within the soccer ecosystem and women's sports

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:

• You have a passion for women's sports, you're genuinely excited about the sport of soccer, and feel energized by growing its impact across the USA and globally.
• Overall professional presence that is warm and approachable and embodies the culture of caring, respect, diversity, inclusivity, and openness.
• Entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, comfortable in high-growth entrepreneurial environments
• Actively listens and seeks feedback
• Communicates in a direct, open, and honest manner
• Demonstrates accountability and humility
• Effective at verbal and written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in partnership marketing, activation, partner solutions, or partnership management at a league, team, or agency with a proven track record of growth

Salary: Estimate $90K - $105K

NWSL: Salaries are contingent upon candidates' qualifications, functional business needs, and market financials.

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