Manager, Partnership Activation Mullett Arena

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Partnership Activation Account Manager will work on partnership activation initiatives for Mullett Arena for OVG's Global Partnerships division; the sponsorship and marketing arm of Oak View Group (OVG). Suitable for the role are commercially aggressive professionals who have a track record in the sponsorship space of working on the delivery and execution of high value deals with creative activation strategies intertwined.

This individual will oversee all aspects associated with the implementation, activation, reporting and delivery of assigned partnership accounts and is responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of partnership elements, maintaining a deep understanding of each partner's marketing goals and business objectives as they evolve over the life of the partnership.

This role pays an annual salary of $50,000-$55,000 and is bonus eligible.

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until May 29, 2026.

Mullett Arena at Arizona State University is a 5,000 seat multi-use family, sport and entertainment facility that serves as home to Arizona State Sun Devil Hockey, Sun Devil Olympic sports programs, as well as Valley Suns G League basketball.

Essential Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of sponsorship accounts including the planning and execution of sponsors’ contractual elements, including but not limited to traditional media assets, in-market promotions, in-arena activation, hospitality, experiential, and community programs.
• Develop and deliver effective and measurable sponsorship platforms for sponsors by managing expectations, communicating timelines, and ensuring contractual asset fulfillment.
• Use a variety of methods and resources to creatively engage with, and enhance partner relationships, using industry knowledge and brand awareness to overcome challenges, create business opportunities, and exceed company objectives.
• Collaborate with Senior Manager to develop a template and plan per sponsor to demonstrate ROI and ROO of marketing partnership initiatives and oversee development of mid-year and year-end partnership recaps and case studies.
• Collaborate with internal (arena operations, legal, finance, etc.) and external (Signage Vendors, Arena Tenants, etc.) stakeholders on partnership initiatives and needs.
• Manage internal and external partner expectations on processes, timelines, approvals, and deadlines.
• Contribute to overall department revenue goals through current sponsor partnership renewals and upselling opportunities.
• Serve as on-site point-of-contact for all activations taking place within Mullett Arena and around the perimeter of the venue in conjunction with arena events.
• Regularly conduct market research to keep current with partner news, best practices, industry trends and activation concepts.
• Work with business development team on key category and platform ideation for prospects.
• Maintain accurate reporting processes, CRM database (Salesforce/KORE), procedures and partner database management.
• Oversee proof of performance tracking datasheets for social, digital, and event attendance performance.
• Provide high level, weekly status report outlining partner related and department administrative action items to Senior Manager.
• Assist with the planning and execution of partnership-related events throughout the year.
• Assist with OVG’s broader national portfolio of venues.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be…