The annual base salary range for this position in California is $69,000 to $72,500 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

The Corporate Partnerships Activation Manager will play a pivotal role in the Corporate Partnerships department by managing Corporate Partnership Accounts. This role will work closely with Corporate Partners and internal departments to ensure we are aligning with key objectives that will drive mutual success. This role is primarily responsible for the successful and timely implementation of contractual elements pertaining to the Anaheim Ducks, Honda Center, Rinks, Great Park Ice & Fivepoint Arena and Artic Station Corporate Partners.

Responsibilities

Account Management:

Manage assigned Corporate Partnership Accounts
Cultivate and build strong relationships with Corporate Partners
Successfully fulfill each element of a sponsorship agreement working with other internal departments
Manage and track all assets through internal documents
Understand Corporate Partners’ Key Objectives, Values and missions and identify ways they align with the Anaheim Ducks and Honda Center’s key initiatives
Be timely in all communication to Corporate Partners and Internal departments
Continuously having open dialogue with each partner by having regularly cadence calls and touch points which include sharing proof of performance, discussing deployment of assets, sharing upcoming initiatives and hospitality events
Work closely with the sales team to provide updates on the account, feedback and develop strategies
Prepare and create a comprehensive end of season recap for all partners that tells an impactful story

Administrative Responsibilities:

Attend frequent internal meetings with other departments and provide partner updates and communicate partner initiatives.
Act as the activation lead on select Honda Center Events and Anaheim Ducks games (based off assigned schedule) and perform a pre-event walk through to ensure all proper creatives are running and activations are properly staged.
Manage one-off account requests including but not limited to ticket requests, gifting, hospitality, etc.
Manage and lead venue-specific signage and activations of an entity
Other projects as assigned

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with Corporate Partners
Working knowledge of basic PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills: this position is client-facing, including conference calls, in person and group emails and will also require internal communication with multiple departments
Thrive managing lots of moving parts: this position will have multiple accounts and multiple activations running at all times
Attention to detail: responsible for many client-facing deliverables the require you to may close attention to what is being produced
Must also be proactive, solution-oriented, professional, adaptable, have strong work ethic, and have strong organizational skills
Able to handle multiple projects at one time, detail oriented, and work well under pressure
Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required – 5 Years

This position is on-site.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.