Learfield

Associate Partnership Solutions Manager - University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago

Project ManagementCRMPerformance ManagementCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

This role plays a key part in bringing partnerships to life-managing moderately complex accounts with growing autonomy and helping ensure that all contractual elements are fulfilled with excellence.
You'll work closely with internal teams, vendors, and university stakeholders to bring sponsorship elements to life, while also providing guidance to junior staff or event assistants as needed.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative to solve problems, and excels at communication and operational execution.

Manage a portfolio of partners and lead execution of their contractual deliverables across platforms (e.g., signage, digital, game day, content, hospitality).
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned partners and coordinate internal resources to meet activation needs.
Own timelines, project plans, and execution schedules-ensuring all assets are delivered accurately and on time.
Support strategic planning by contributing to partner recaps, performance reviews, and renewal discussions.
Partner with university contacts, vendors, and Learfield departments (e.g., creative, digital, legal, events) to deliver best-in-class sponsorship experiences.
Maintain up-to-date records, tracking documents, and reporting for all assigned accounts.
Build and maintain strong relationships with university partners, athletic department staff, and internal stakeholders-serving as a trusted and respected representative of both Learfield and the university.

4+ years of experience in sponsorship activation, sports marketing, event execution, or account management.
Familiarity with interpreting contracts and understanding sponsorship assets across digital and traditional channels.
Comfort working in live event settings and on tight timelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other planning or CRM tools.

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, sports management, or a related field.
Experience managing multiple sponsorship accounts simultaneously.
Knowledge of the collegiate athletics landscape and multimedia rights.
Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race
sexual orientation
religious practices and observances
status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran

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

You'll work closely with internal teams, vendors, and university stakeholders to bring sponsorship elements to life, while also providing guidance to junior staff or event assistants as needed.

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