Job Posting for Manager, Partnership Activation at MN Vikings Football

Our mission at the Minnesota Vikings is to Advance the Vikings legacy through the passionate pursuit of excellence.

We strive to achieve, we put the team first, we seek to learn, we exhibit high character, and we are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

SUMMARY: The Minnesota Vikings are seeking Manager of Partnership Activation. This position will manage the execution and activation of founding and significant partnerships and assist in various special projects and tentpole events, while collaborating with all key stakeholders to advance the goals and priorities of the Minnesota Vikings organization and the Revenue & Marketing departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Manage and execute complex contractual elements within a portfolio of corporate Partners both effectively and in a timely manner with a high level of attention to detail, while creating and offering added value opportunities
Work with cross-functional marketing team to develop, maintain and execute partner programs within the integrated marketing calendar
Review, interpret and understand all aspects of partner legal contracts; distribute all relevant information to appropriate internal departments/counterparts to ensure implementation and fulfillment
Coordinate logistical elements of gameday activities within assigned partner accounts by working closely with the Events, Game Operations and VEN teams
Contribute to the creation and implementation of new ideas/opportunities that drive revenue and upsell opportunities
Responsible for tracking and communicating partner related expenses and inventory throughout the year
Negotiate solutions and concepts proactively to meet partner’s objectives and grow their business
Manage multi-million dollar partner activation fulfillment and budgets including planning, building and allocating funds
Provide consistent communication and status updates to partners and the Vikings’ internal team
Work with internal marketing team and strategic partners as needed for planning and execution of partner programs/events
Conduct ongoing best practices research with other teams and venues as it relates to partnership activation
Assist Activation and Revenue teams with sales research and presentation development for prospective partners
Ability to actively problem solve and lead difficult conversations with partners and internal stakeholders
Demonstrate leadership within the department by upholding our company values with integrity, unity and commitment
Provide support and mentoring for department staff and initiatives as needed

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Five plus years of experience managing sponsorship/activation or related field
Experience developing integrated digital and social media partnerships preferred
Preferred experience with creating retail programs to drive sales with packaged goods
Excellent organizational abilities to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and consistently meet deadlines
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign and Adobe Illustrator
Extremely customer focused (with both external and internal clients)

CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS: This position may require the individual to have access to confidential records and information. To successfully perform this position, confidentiality of the information with which the individual has contact must be maintained.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving boxes etc.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard office for regular office hours, on-site events

The Minnesota Vikings are committed to creating and sustaining a culture for you. Whoever you are, we are an organization that embraces and empowers people of all backgrounds and experiences and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into the foundation of everything we do. We are proud to have a culture that empowers our people to harness their uniqueness to develop their full potential as a contributor to the success of the organization and the communities we serve. The Minnesota Vikings are an equal opportunity employer, and we continue to commit to creating equitable opportunities by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place.

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