Partner Manager

At EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that “IT’S NOT GG, UNTIL IT’S GG FOR ALL”. We are passionate about the culture we foster that ultimately helps to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events and holistic ecosystems staged for our millions of players, fans and heroes.

As a Partner
Manager
, you work in a team that oversees EFG’s global portfolio of brand sponsors. You work collaboratively with brand partners, the product and event teams and the sales team to support high-quality sponsorship programs across global esports events and gaming festivals.

This position will be based in [location] and reports to a Director while directly supporting Senior Manager(s).

• Day-to-day internal lead on assigned accounts, understand our partners’ KPIs, go-to-market strategy, and category trends
• Assist in succinctly communicating partner strategy, KPIs, and initiative(s) progress to direct leadership and internal stakeholders
• Creates an activation plan and is responsible for asset development; assists in ideating custom programs across EFG properties that solve for brand goals and brand identity
• Responsible for highest quality implementation of brand programs through in-broadcast, onsite, and online partnership deliverables
• Assist in forecasting and anticipating account performance; drafts status reports
• Support Senior Manager(s) and Leadership team as needed to include contract negotiations, presentations, documents, recaps, etc.
• Assist in developing new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement contributing to revenue targets
• May mentor and help develop Junior Partner Managers
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and navigate stressful situations with empathy
• Ability to contribute to and lead work streams and projects as assigned
• Adept at identifying collaborators and building relationships with key stakeholders using emotional intelligence and business acumen to effectively communicate
• Ability to gather data and provide recommendations internally
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize work and multiple accounts

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or, marketing, related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of four years of experience in a similar position or capacity
• An understanding of the esports and gaming industry, sponsor ships and/or brand experience with a willingness to learn and desire to stay up-to-date on the latest trends
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in the English language, both spoken and written
• Willingness to travel, both domestic and international