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 events, tickets, program/media guide ads).
• Build positive working relationships with current/prospective partners and internal stakeholders (ie. Marketing, Match Day Entertainment, and Community Relations departments).
• Manage various event deliverables consisting of Match Day LED playlist, photographer shot list, logistics pertaining to partner activations (ie. load-in/loadout), etc.
• Collaborate on various special projects and events, with key stakeholders to advance the goals and priorities of FC Cincinnati.
• Own daily partner relationships of select account(s) and vendor(s).
• Work with Supervisor to plan and lead partner renewal and upsell opportunities for assigned book of business.
• Manage schedules and assignments for Match Day Interns.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Sport Management, or Communications.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in client account management, brand management, or similar capacity at a sports property, brand, or agency.
• Must be able to work most home games, irregular schedules, weekend, early morning, late-night and holiday work assignments as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (ie. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

What You’ll Bring:

• Extremely collaborative and detail oriented with vision to try new things with world-class effort.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and events under tight timelines when necessary.

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• Option for one work from home day per week (by department and schedule)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k plan with company match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Maternity & Paternity Leave and Family Building Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program and free subscription to the Calm App
• Discount off merchandise in the FCC team store
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Professional development and Frequent team building opportunities
• Employee recognition programs and referral programs
• Opportunity for complimentary staff tickets to home FC Cincinnati matches

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community . FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.