31 partnerships manager jobs found

SOTA builds AI-powered analytics, media, and sponsorship products for the sports industry. Our  Sponsorship platform  helps: brands  maximize sponsorship effectiveness — with clear performance tracking, reporting, and optimization of each activation. leagues and tournament organizers  create, manage, and scale sponsorship inventory — and integrate sponsors across all digital touchpoints — in a transparent and controlled way. We’re looking for a US-based Partnerships Manager who can build both sides of the market: brands investing in sports sponsorship and tournament organizers attracting those sponsors. What you’ll do Build partnerships with  brands already investing in sports sponsorships   (tournaments, championships, leagues) Onboard  tournament organizers, leagues, and federations  that attract and manage sponsors Position SOTA as a  central platform  for...

t Manchester United, we want to create a high-performance culture where everyone can be their best and thrive.    We are committed to the continual growth and development of colleagues through access to skills platforms such as LinkedIn Learning. We also offer a range of wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, access to health checks, digital GPs & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace, enhanced family leave, plus schemes such as Cycle 2 Work and holiday purchasing, where you can buy up to 10 extra days of additional leave. When working onsite, you’ll have access to a complimentary lunch and parking every day, alongside gym facilities and regular colleague socials.    From a reward perspective, in recognition of high performance, all colleagues are entitled to an annual performance bonus. As a member of our team, you’ll also gain access to an exclusive range of club and partner discounts via our benefits...

Position Summary: Columbus Crew is currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motived Manager, Partnership Activation to join a dynamic team, working within the Corporate Partnership department to optimize various partner relationships.      Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Support Partnership Activation team on a portfolio of local partnership accounts. Proactively and consistently engage with partners to build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships  Coordinate and execute key elements of assigned partner contracts while understanding partner’s business and their goals/objectives for their partnership with Columbus Crew Responsible for tracking and monitoring client’s assets and monthly inventory needs Build effective working relationships with other Crew departments including Ticket Sales, Operations, Community Relations, Digital, Marketing, etc. to strategize fulfillment of all partnership assets...

Fixed Term: Jan 2026 – Dec 2026 London Based   We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Partnerships to lead the delivery of a high-profile global brand partnership campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, deep expertise in brand partnerships and rights delivery, and experience managing complex, multi-market campaigns in fast-paced environments. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will oversee the global account team, manage client and rights-holder relationships, and drive campaign success while identifying opportunities for exponential growth. A key focus of this role will be approvals management, ensuring the correct use of intellectual property across global and local activations.   WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Act as Approvals Lead, analysing global and local campaigns, providing clear feedback, and securing approvals from rights holders for IP use...

Job description Who We Are Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history. We offer world-class facilities: In 2019, we opened our state-of-the-art Stadium, a £1 billion landmark that’s the beating heart of North Tottenham’s transformation. More than just a football ground, it’s an engine of change — creating 4,000 jobs and injecting £300 million into the local economy every year. We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community.  There is only one Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur. Role Purpose We are seeking a Strategic Partnership Manager to support the Head of IA&SP in the planning,...

Senior Partnership Development Manager Newcastle upon Tyne Permanent, Full Time Salary: Competitive Closing date: 10 March 2026 Please apply early as this vacancy may close ahead of schedule. Be part of something bigger. Build global partnerships that fuel our ambition. We are the heartbeat of the city. As we continue our ambitious journey on and off the pitch, we’re growing a world‑class commercial operation that supports our long‑term success where it matters most — on the pitch. This is your opportunity to join Newcastle United at a pivotal moment, helping us drive meaningful commercial revenue that makes a real difference to the Club’s future. We’re looking for an experienced, confident and commercially driven Senior Partnership Development Manager who can hit the ground running. You’ll take ownership of securing high‑value global partnerships, driving a strong pipeline from day one, and delivering results in a fast‑paced,...

About the role We are looking for a Manager, Partnership Operations to join the team at Liverpool FC.  As a Manager within the Partnerships Operations team, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership across all partnership delivery activity. The role spans multiple LFC sites, including Anfield, St Helens Stadium, and the AXA Melwood Training Centre. Operating at both a strategic and hands-on level, the post holder ensures the seamless execution of branding, activation, and event delivery across all venues. Acting as the central coordination point between the Partnership Delivery team and wider club stakeholders, the Partnership Operations Manager ensures that all partnership rights are delivered to the highest standard aligned with club values and reflective of a world‑class global sports organisation.   What will you be doing? Multi- Site Operational Leadership  Day to Day operational readiness across - Anfield,...

Position:  Manager, Partnership Marketing Department:  Partnership Marketing Reports to:  Senior Director, Partnership Marketing FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team playing at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally founded in 2015 by Carl H. Lindner III and co-CEO Jeff Berding, FCC started play in the United Soccer League (USL) in 2016. FCC entered MLS as the 24th team in 2019. The club’s wide and diverse ownership group is led by controlling owner Lindner III; as well as managing owners Meg Whitman and Dr. Griff Harsh; Scott Farmer; and George Joseph. FC Cincinnati opened the club’s privately funded, 26,000-seat soccer-specific TQL Stadium in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati in 2021, a venue which has won numerous global awards including the World Football Summit Best Venue 2022 in Madrid and the 2022 Prix Versailles World Title in the Sports Category in Paris, France. FC Cincinnati won the 2023 Supporters’...

FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience.  Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team. THE POSITION The Partnership Development Manager will be responsible for driving sponsorship sales and strategic partnerships for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™, with a strong focus on the Brazilian and LATAM markets. The role requires deep market knowledge and a robust network in the region. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with the Senior Partnership Development Manager, FIFA Women’s World Cup Sales Lead and the broader commercial...

About The Role   The Hive London is actively looking to hire an experienced Commercial Manager to proactively strategise, pitch and sell all Club and stadium related collateral.   We are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking for a high-calibre Commercial Manager to help drive our revenue strategy forward.   This is a pivotal role in a Club with a rich history, a committed fanbase and ambitious commercial ambitions. We are shaping innovative partnerships and pushing for success both on and off the pitch.   As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for securing sponsorships, partnerships and hospitality sales while ensuring our existing partners receive best-in-class service. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will also play a key role in shaping the Club’s commercial strategy.   The ideal candidate will have a football background with a minimum 5...

JOB PURPOSE As a key part of the Partnerships Activation Team, you will support the Senior Partnerships Operations Manager contributing to operational requirements for all partners across the four professional sporting teams, stadium events and non-match day activity. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assisting with the collation and implementation of content, artwork for match day/event day for digital assets, including in bowl, exterior big screen rotational imagery, concourse TV system, LED Liaise with partners and advertising clients on the production and submission of their artwork. The initial specifications and deadlines will be shared by the Partnerships Sales Team, but you will co-ordinate the process after this point Support matchday operations including the delivery of the LED system, sponsor and partner activations, pre-match tours, shirt presentations etc   Liaise with Clubs for player access requirements, fulfilling sponsor and partner obligations...

  Job Title:  Coordinator, Partnership Marketing Department:  Partnership Marketing Reports to:  Senior Manager/Senior Director, Partnership Marketing Job Summary: The Partnership Marketing Coordinator will play a key role on the Partnerships Team by assisting in the execution of annual Partner marketing initiatives including, but not limited to partnership deliverables, hospitality programs, and community engagement. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, and is ambitious to collaborate with others to help deliver world-class services to FC Cincinnati Partners and the Cincinnati community. What You’ll Do: Support the overall Partnership Marketing team with various administrative duties including, but not limited to; annual go-to-market plans and detailed proof of performances (PoP) of all activities highlighting sponsorship deliverables (ie. signage, radio & TV spots, promotional activity and results, VIP...

Position:  The Corporate Partnerships Associate is part of the Corporate Partnerships department for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America.   Job Description: The Corporate Partnerships Associate will focus on assisting the corporate sponsorship sales and service team with partnership acquisition, implementation, and review by creating presentations, coordinating special events, conducting market analysis and research, and supporting game day partnership execution. In addition, this position will play a role in coordinating, executing, and assisting with any non-game day hospitality events that are hosted for corporate partners.    This is a part-time seasonal position based in Golden Valley, MN reporting to the Partnership Marketing Manager.   Responsibilities: Create...

Overview The Product Manager, Fan Data Platform will lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution of a centralized fan data platform that powers personalized fan experiences, marketing activation, analytics, and revenue growth for Major League Soccer. This role is responsible for building scalable, privacy-by-design consumer data capabilities across digital, ticketing, merchandising, sales, marketing, and partner ecosystems. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in consumer-focused data platforms, identity resolution, and data governance with strong product leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills. This individual will partner closely with Digital Platforms, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Analytics, CRM, Ticketing, and Commercial teams to unlock actionable fan insights and drive measurable business impact. Responsibilities Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the fan data platform, aligned with league and club business objectives....

Overview MLS is seeking a Manager who will lead cross-functional project management and provide operational support for MLS Productions and the MLS Media department, with a focus on driving key initiatives across content, production, and distribution. This role will oversee integrated project planning, support domestic and international distribution efforts, and assist with vendor onboarding and day-to-day management. Responsibilities Lead and manage cross-functional projects for MLS Productions and the broader MLS Media department, ensuring clear scope definition, structured planning, and timely execution, including: Developing and maintaining integrated project plans, workflows, timelines, and documentation Monitoring progress Identifying risks Implementing mitigation strategies Support international and domestic distribution initiatives Collaborate closely with the Apple Partnerships team and serve as a day-to-day...

Overview The Manager, Licensing will work closely with the Director of Licensing, Consumer Products in the highly collaborative role including strategic planning, business development and execution of the League’s licensees of consumer products strategy. As part of these responsibilities, the Manager will be responsible for the Day-2-Day management of the Fanatics licensees, Fanatics Brands, product approval and execution, and managing license deals that meet the strategic, commercial and fan engagement objectives.  The Manager will be responsible for establishing best practices, onboarding licensees, supporting Clubs and Licensees developing product lines that increase sales, and building new partnerships to ensure MLS is ready to seize the opportunities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and beyond. The ideal candidate will have significant experience of the licensing landscape, ability to identify soft and hard goods licensees, understanding of deal terms,...

The Role An exciting opportunity has become available for a Commercial Manager to join us at Burnley Football Club. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and supporters.   About You Are you passionate about football and looking for your next challenge in the game? Come and join our Clarets family as our Commercial Manager! The ideal candidate will have proven experience in delivering the sales process from beginning to end across international partnerships and is able to manage due diligence and research process.   Role Expectations As the Commercial Manager, you will be expected to: Manage complex sales processes end-to-end to secure new partners for Burnley FC. Create high-end, bespoke proposals for potential partners that are tailored to their business needs and offer new opportunities. Work...

Position Title: Partnership Activation Specialist - Contractor Position Term: Contract – 4 month Summer Location: Vaughan, Ontario + Optional Hybrid Reports To: Manager, Marketing, Partnerships, and Events Background : Founded in 1901, Ontario Soccer is currently comprised of more than 500 Clubs servicing over 24,000 teams with 380,000 registered players, 70,000 coaches and managers, and 6,000 match officials, as well as countless volunteers, parents and supporters encompassing a direct, multicultural community of over 1,000,000 Ontarians. Ontario Soccer develops and delivers exceptional and sustainable programs and services throughout Ontario with the mission of providing leadership and support for the advancement of soccer in collaboration and cooperation with our member District Associations, partners and other stakeholders. Ontario Soccer also operates the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL); the province’s premier standards-based youth...

OVERVIEW The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC’s ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise, and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC is invested in the world’s game and Los Angeles, constructing, and developing the 22,000 seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal-State Los Angeles. POSITION SUMMARY   The Manager, Partnership Success, is responsible for managing a portion of LAFC’s partnership portfolio (estimated $3M - $6M revenue), all contractually obligated income (COI) of assigned accounts, and the sole execution of assigned account assets. Additionally,...

Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. The Club returned to Soldier Field as well as opened a new 50,000 square foot business office in the heart of the city. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an ambitious vision that will transform the Club in the coming years.   Position Overview: The Club’s Partnership Team is responsible for creating comprehensive soccer marketing platforms to reach the objectives and drive ROI for corporate partners. The Partnership Marketing team is responsible for deepening relationships with current partners, activating all contractual elements, and renewing and upselling partners. The Account Manager will manage relationships with local and national brands who are corporate partners of the Chicago Fire FC.   Job Responsibilities: Management of a book of business from the team’s corporate partnership portfolio Meet...