MANAGER, PARTNERSHIP SERVICES

(SHOCKER

SPORTS PROPERTIES

) Wichita, KS On Site

THE RUNDOWN

Playfly Sports is looking for a Manager, Partnership Services to join our team in Wichita, Kansas. Successful candidate will work out of the Shocker Sports Properties offices on campus to prepare high-level sales platforms and presentation materials focusing on renewals and upsells for existing corporate partnerships with the motivation to close a significant number of high-level corporate sponsorship accounts. They will also manage the overall day-to-day operations and service team of the university's athletic department. Lastly they will lead an operations and client services staff with the ideals to uphold and support the team leading by example with a focus on a culture of hard work, creativity and efficiencies- always building team belief.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Help develop and execute a sales plan to meet and/or exceed assigned renewal revenue targets
• Develop key marketing objectives with clients via thorough needs assessment and a collaborative sales process
• Lead the operations and client services team to meet and exceed expectations with regards to fulfillment, execution
• Work with athletic staff to identify key marketing initiatives that can be developed into sponsorable assets
• Work with athletic staff to ensure fulfillment objectives are communicated and delivered upon
• Manage all media/production components for the university Sports Radio Network
• Responsible for fulfilling benefits per corporate partner agreements and developing relationships between partners and the sports property
• Responsible for creating, planning and implementing the university sports property and Playfly Sports Properties special events
• Manage administrative tasks related to day-to-day office operations
• Entertain and cultivate sponsors in various settings
• Represent the university sports property, the university, and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner
• Obtain and manage all necessary proof of performance records, recaps and playbooks

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree required
• Five (5) years minimum experience in a sports multi-media environment
• Ability to generate and present ideas/concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint
• Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders and other senior executives
• Demonstrated professional sales presentation skills

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk-up stairs
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be available for game day Saturdays, evening athletic events and coach's shows.
• Be available to travel for client presentations
• Be available for hours and duties in correlation to the client fulfillment responsibilities of Playfly Sports Properties

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it's just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com . We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. For California and UK Residents, please read our Privacy Policy