Description
Position Title: Partnership Solutions Coordinator - University of Michigan
Requisition ID: R100813
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part-Time: Full time
About Us:
Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield's presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors' Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.
Our Mission
Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.
Our Core Values
Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun
Michigan Sports Properties is looking to add a high-impact team member who will focus on managing client relations specifically to its new relationship with the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. This position will be an integral part of executing client strategy and asset execution for the University of Michigan.
In this role, you will support Michigan Sports Properties with Alumni Association deal activation for brand partners. The Partnership Solutions Coordinator will be asked to manage all inventory elements related to Alumni Association activation and provide proof of performance to brand partners. This role will report to the Manager for Partnership Services who leads the activation efforts of our LEARFIELD team embedded at Michigan and will work closely with the Director of Business Development to ensure consistent revenue growth. This role will also have key relationships with Alumni Association staff.
Responsibilities
- Serve as liaison between corporate partners, property staff, and Alumni Association staff where applicable
- Support activation of Alumni Association deals
- Oversee all inventory management tracking related to Alumni Association deals, including what has been proposed, sold and remains available, to include weekly reports and internal meeting updates
- Assist with Michigan Sports Properties, operations, including Alumni Association events, home football games and other home events
- Act as the Michigan Sports Properties representative in internal Learfield corporate Alumni Association discussions
- Complete other sales, fulfillment and operations responsibilities as assigned by the sports properties team and Manager for Partnership Services
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week including home games, select sporting events, select Alumni Association events, appearances and activations that occur outside of traditional work hours
- Will have dedicated in-office dates to match Michigan Sports Properties and Alumni Association needs
Minimum Qualifications
- Excellent communication, problem solving, organizational skills and attention to detail
- Able to develop and maintain strong relationships across many demographics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in sponsorship, college athletics and/or sports marketing
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- High level of initiative and continuous learning mindset
Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.
Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.
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