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Position:
Director, Partnership Marketing – Full Time/Exempt
Department:
Corporate Partnerships
Reports to:
Vice President, Partnership Marketing
Location:
Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)
Format:
In-person
Cardinals Organizational Summary The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home. As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community. If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here.
Job Summary The Director of Partnership Marketing will lead key corporate partnership relationships and department functions as assigned by the Vice President. This includes management tasks for all Club corporate partnership accounts and direct management of assigned staff. The candidate will need to play a significant role in long-term planning, initiatives geared toward operational excellence, act as ambassador and liaison for the business development department, with other Arizona Cardinals departments, stadium entities, clients and contractors while advancing a culture of excellence and a positive, passionate and creative work environment. Our ideal candidate will be a leader, proactive problem solver, possessing a strong work ethic. This role includes working all the Arizona Cardinals home games, long hours, irregular schedules, weekends, early mornings, late‑nights and holiday assignments. A good attitude and a commitment to teamwork is a must.
Primary Job Duties
Directly manage several of the Club's largest corporate partnerships
Assist the VP of Partnership Marketing with strategic planning, budget management, inventory management and day‑to‑day business operations
Accountability to management sponsorship CRM and inventory system
Respond timely to any sponsor requests and questions
Assist with maintaining records of all asset implementation including ticket logs, costs, promotions, artwork deadlines and due dates, events/functions, and communications
Supervise, manage and execute corporate partner annual recaps and action planning meetings to document sponsorship ROI
Supervise and manage the planning and execution of Club related sponsorship events
Develop strong business relationships with existing and potential corporate partners
Effectively communicate across all areas of the company including but not limited to sales, marketing, broadcast, community relations, foundation, ticketing, finance, and football operations departments
Work closely with other internal departments to implement partnership programs and assets
Work closely with the business development sales team to manage corporate partnerships, and to ensure that current partners receive superior service and comprehensive fulfillment and execution of all contractual elements
Manage, train, and support the professional development of Partnership Marketing colleagues to ensure consistent, high‑quality performance
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year University or College; bachelor’s degree in marketing, management, or communications preferred
Experience: At least eight (8) years of account management and sports marketing experience
Skills in client service or account management with an emphasis in professional sports team or with a sports and entertainment marketing agency
Extensive industry knowledge and understanding of industry current events and trends
Experience dealing with staff management and leadership, clients, and account management is required
Strong understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word, and CRM
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to show leadership and support for all staff
Strong understanding of client service, marketing, sports & event sponsorship programs
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to multi‑task and work under tight deadlines
Self‑motivated and able to work independently
Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem‑solving skills
Ability to develop outstanding internal and external business relationships
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs
Must complete all pre‑employment forms and successfully pass a background check
Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full‑time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.
Benefits And Perks Include, But Are Not Limited To
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
401(k) retirement option with employer match contribution
Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
Daily free lunch
Complimentary season tickets
Subsidized gym memberships
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Marketing and Sales
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Position:
Director, Partnership Marketing – Full Time/Exempt
Department:
Corporate Partnerships
Reports to:
Vice President, Partnership Marketing
Location:
Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)
Format:
In-person
Cardinals Organizational Summary The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home. As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community. If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here.
Job Summary The Director of Partnership Marketing will lead key corporate partnership relationships and department functions as assigned by the Vice President. This includes management tasks for all Club corporate partnership accounts and direct management of assigned staff. The candidate will need to play a significant role in long-term planning, initiatives geared toward operational excellence, act as ambassador and liaison for the business development department, with other Arizona Cardinals departments, stadium entities, clients and contractors while advancing a culture of excellence and a positive, passionate and creative work environment. Our ideal candidate will be a leader, proactive problem solver, possessing a strong work ethic. This role includes working all the Arizona Cardinals home games, long hours, irregular schedules, weekends, early mornings, late‑nights and holiday assignments. A good attitude and a commitment to teamwork is a must.
Primary Job Duties
Directly manage several of the Club's largest corporate partnerships
Assist the VP of Partnership Marketing with strategic planning, budget management, inventory management and day‑to‑day business operations
Accountability to management sponsorship CRM and inventory system
Respond timely to any sponsor requests and questions
Assist with maintaining records of all asset implementation including ticket logs, costs, promotions, artwork deadlines and due dates, events/functions, and communications
Supervise, manage and execute corporate partner annual recaps and action planning meetings to document sponsorship ROI
Supervise and manage the planning and execution of Club related sponsorship events
Develop strong business relationships with existing and potential corporate partners
Effectively communicate across all areas of the company including but not limited to sales, marketing, broadcast, community relations, foundation, ticketing, finance, and football operations departments
Work closely with other internal departments to implement partnership programs and assets
Work closely with the business development sales team to manage corporate partnerships, and to ensure that current partners receive superior service and comprehensive fulfillment and execution of all contractual elements
Manage, train, and support the professional development of Partnership Marketing colleagues to ensure consistent, high‑quality performance
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year University or College; bachelor’s degree in marketing, management, or communications preferred
Experience: At least eight (8) years of account management and sports marketing experience
Skills in client service or account management with an emphasis in professional sports team or with a sports and entertainment marketing agency
Extensive industry knowledge and understanding of industry current events and trends
Experience dealing with staff management and leadership, clients, and account management is required
Strong understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word, and CRM
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to show leadership and support for all staff
Strong understanding of client service, marketing, sports & event sponsorship programs
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to multi‑task and work under tight deadlines
Self‑motivated and able to work independently
Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem‑solving skills
Ability to develop outstanding internal and external business relationships
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs
Must complete all pre‑employment forms and successfully pass a background check
Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full‑time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.
Benefits And Perks Include, But Are Not Limited To
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
401(k) retirement option with employer match contribution
Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
Daily free lunch
Complimentary season tickets
Subsidized gym memberships
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Marketing and Sales
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