WHO WE ARE:
Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, leading venue Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the Delaware Blue Coats, and the Utica Comets. Led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. HBSE also strives to positively impact the local communities in which it operates through the powerful platform of sports.

HBSE offers an energetic work environment built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do. Prudential Center in downtown Newark, N.J. hosts more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events annually and is the fourth-ranked sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. by Pollstar and Billboard. It is home to the New Jersey Devils, a renowned NHL franchise with three Stanley Cup championships and a proud, passionate fan base.

The Philadelphia 76ers organization is one of the most storied franchises in American sports, led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. The 76ers have attracted the industry’s top leadership talent from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, UFC and NCAA, resulting in one of the most exciting, rewarding, and dynamic work environments within the sports industry. The 76ers offer a best-in-class workplace culture built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
At HBSE, we engage, represent and reflect diverse voices of employees, players fans and communities. We are dedicated to hiring the best talent that is reflective of where we live, work and play – across all groups and levels; supporting and developing every employee to reach their potential; and creating an inclusive environment that allows team members to bring their true authentic selves to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Manager, Corporate Partnership Activation, will develop and implement custom oriented partnership marketing approaches designed to develop long lasting relationships with local and national brands who are corporate partners of the Philadelphia 76ers. They will be responsible for managing one of the 76ers marquee partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW:

Assist in managing the team’s corporate partnership portfolio
- Maintain day-to-day contact with, and servicing of, a portfolio of up to ten (10) Philadelphia 76ers corporate clients
- Responsible for managing one of the team’s marquee partnerships
- Develop corporate relationships by exceeding and managing expectations of all contractual elements
- Manage contractual fulfillment and create opportunities for added value and incremental revenue
- Responsible for the renewal and upsell of 76ers existing corporate partner deals within portfolio
- Present ideas and opportunities to help grow the business of each corporate partner by keeping up-to-date with the goals, objectives and competition of each corporate partner
Work closely with Game-Day Entertainment, Marketing/Promotions, and Community Relations to develop and implement successful promotions, in-game features and community initiatives to ensure corporate partner goals and objectives are achieved
Manage partnership details via CRM system, KORE
Plan and execute events, promotions, and VIP experience
Design and create mid-season and/or year-end partnership recaps
Attend 76ers home games (41+) and special events
Flexibility in working extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Travel will be required for meetings, activations and events

QUALIFICATIONS:

3-5 years of relevant work experience; sports/event marketing and/or agency experience preferred
Customer service and relationship building oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to understand partners’ objectives and look for ways to associate with the Team’s assets
Must be able to interact and manage staff and business associates in order to implement events, promotions and other related activities
Must be able to identify and address issues or problems which may arise during relationship/partnership
Excellent writing, presentation and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and sense of urgency where necessary
Ability to problem solve; solutions-oriented mentality
Is proactive and productive; recognizes opportunity to put procedures into practice to achieve job efficiencies
Has uncompromised ethics, integrity and discretion with company and client information
Comprehends and respects budgets
Proficiency with Microsoft Office

OUR BENEFITS:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBT friendly)
Pretax Transportation Benefit
Generous parental leave policies
401K (100% up to 5% is matched, after 1 year of service)
Unlimited Paid Time Off
13 Paid Holidays
½ Day Summer Fridays
Complimentary or Discounted Sports & Concert Tickets
On Site Fitness Rooms
Other League & Partner Discounts

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.

Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships Activation