Account Manager / Senior Account Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Athletics

Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Account Manager for Corporate Partnerships (or Senior Account Manager) in a full-time, hourly position with a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting and exceeding sales goals through prospecting, networking, cultivating relationships, executing sales, and delivering on expectations of corporate sponsorship agreements while following all departmental, university, conference, and NCAA policies and regulations.

Essential Functions

Identify potential sponsors through prospecting and networking with university and community stakeholders and business partners, researching local, regional and national companies.

Assist in creating sales inventory, revenue projections and overall sponsorship strategy.

Support the development and execution of a sales plan.

Execute sales presentations for prospective corporate sponsorships.

Create sales proposals and negotiate contracts.

Collaborate with sponsors in the development of key marketing objectives via needs assessment and sales process.

Entertain and cultivate professional relationships.

Maintain relationships with current sponsors and renew agreements.

Stay current with relevant market conditions and sports marketing trends.

Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree. Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of the education requirement.

Required Experience
Two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Direct sales experience in the sports multi-media environment.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across many demographics.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Office environment
o specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status.

Salary / Hourly Pay Rate Information

Comprehensive Tuition Remission – UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans – As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

Professional development & mentorship opportunities

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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