Partnerships Marketing Manager

Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations ("CI") is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech. Come join Arccos Golf. Golf’s #1 Game Tracker.! About Arccos Named one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company, Arccos is the global leader in golf data and AI, providing the game’s first A.I.-powered platform that automatically tracks shots and delivers personalized insights to help golfers play smarter and improve faster. As the Official Game Tracker of the PGA TOUR, Arccos has built a passionate community of golfers who use data to unlock their potential on the course. Arccos works with many of golf’s most influential brands and players. Strategic partners include the PGA TOUR, PING, Titleist, COBRA PUMA Golf, Callaway, TaylorMade and Club Champion, as well as Matthew Fitzpatrick and Edoardo Molinari. We exist to unlock human potential in sport through intelligence. Our mission is to improve the performance of dedicated golfers at every level by seamlessly collecting rich data and generating actionable insights. The Opportunity We’re seeking a Partnerships Marketing Manager to support and help scale high-impact marketing programs across Arccos’ strategic partnerships and retail accounts, working closely with senior partnership and marketing leadership. This role sits at the center of partnerships and marketing. Reporting to the Executive Vice President and the Director of Partnerships and Retail, with day-to-day collaboration across the partnerships and marketing teams, you will help translate partnership strategy into structured marketing initiatives that support measurable commercial outcomes including trial activations, membership growth and product sales. This role is built for a high-potential marketer who is commercially curious, detail-oriented and eager to take ownership of defined workstreams while developing strategic and executive-facing skills over time. You will gain exposure to leading golf brands, national retail accounts and executive-level decision making while building the operational discipline required to grow into broader ownership. In your first 12 months, you will take ownership of defined partner activation programs, improve reporting structure and help drive measurable improvements in campaign execution and partner marketing performance. High performers in this role will have the opportunity to expand scope across additional partners and assume greater ownership of activation strategy and commercial impact. Drive Partner Marketing Programs You will contribute to the development and execution of marketing plans tied to select strategic partnerships and retail accounts, taking ownership of defined activation programs and deliverables, including the PGA TOUR, Titleist, PING, COBRA PUMA Golf and Club Champion, as well as PGA TOUR Superstore, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Golf Town and other leading golf retailers. Build clear, data-informed marketing plans aligned to quarterly and annual growth objectives Secure alignment from cross-functional stakeholders and support leadership alignment discussions Execute integrated campaigns across email, digital, in-store and event channels Drive retail activations including in-store programs, partner events and promotional initiatives Track and analyze promotional lift, demand generation impact and trial activation performance Support partner marketing calendars and serve as a key operational contact for assigned activation programs Success will be measured by execution quality, timeliness and contribution to measurable improvements in partner-driven trial activations, retail sales and campaign performance. Lead Cross-Functional Execution You will act as the connective link between partnerships and marketing, ensuring strategy translates into disciplined execution. Drive accountability to timelines and deliverables, ensuring marketing execution aligns with commercial priorities set by partnerships and retail leadership Align messaging, timing and promotional calendars across stakeholders Develop and deliver structured monthly performance reporting for partner marketing programs, translating trial activation impact, promotional lift and demand trends into clear forward-looking recommendations for leadership Provide performance insights and data-driven recommendations that help inform budget allocation decisions managed by the central marketing team You will execute leadership direction while proactively surfacing new activation ideas and operational improvements that strengthen partner and retail performance Qualifications & Experience This role is well suited for someone with 3–5 years of experience in marketing, partnerships or retail activation who combines commercial awareness with strong organizational discipline and a desire to grow into broader responsibility. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience Strong fluency in golf and knowledge of the golf industry ecosystem Confidence engaging cross-functional stakeholders and interest in developing executive-facing skills over time Experience building structured marketing plans tied to measurable business outcomes Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional execution and secure stakeholder alignment Strong analytical skills and comfort interpreting performance data and ROI High level of technical proficiency across modern marketing platforms and tools Comfort using AI tools and large language models to improve planning efficiency, content development and reporting workflows Strong written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated and comfortable owning programs with measurable expectations Demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions and recommend resource reallocation based on performance insights Preferred Qualifications Background in sports or golf-focused marketing environments Experience in agency, retail marketing or partnership-driven roles with direct commercial accountability Competitive Compensation – We offer a market-competitive salary structure designed to attract and retain top talent. Comprehensive Health Coverage – Access to competitively priced medical, dental and vision insurance through our nationwide Professional Employer Organization (PEO). 401(k) with Company Match – Plan for your future with our employer-sponsored 401(k) program and company matching contributions. Flexible Time Off – Enjoy an unlimited PTO policy built on trust, accountability and performance. Golf Reimbursements – We support your passion for the game and the opportunity to utilize and test our unique product offerings. People and Culture – Join a highly engaged, passionate team that values collaboration, initiative, and a shared love for what we do. Arccos is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr