Associate, Partnerships Strategy (Denver Summit FC)

Associate, Partnerships Strategy

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

Denver Summit FC is Colorado's professional women's soccer club, proudly holding the distinction of being the National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) 16th franchise. Our unwavering mission is to cultivate the preeminent professional soccer club globally, achieved through deep and meaningful engagement with Denver's dynamic and multifaceted communities. At the heart of Denver Summit's operations is a dedicated ownership group led by Rob Cohen, alongside a collective of impassioned local and national investors. This blend of local roots and broad support underscores our dedication to both Colorado and the wider soccer community. Working for Denver Summit offers a unique chance to be part of a pioneering effort, shaping the future of women's sports. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where creativity and initiative are encouraged. As the newest franchise in the NWSL, we are committed to building a world-class organization both on and off the pitch.

The Role

The Associate, Partnerships Strategy will be a key member of the Partnerships team, supporting strategic partnership development for Denver Summit FC. This individual will assist with business intelligence, category research, creative asset ideation, and the development of sales materialsincluding custom pitch presentations and research briefswith the goal of supporting the sales team to secure large-scale, multi-year partnerships with brands seeking to maximize their engagement with high-profile sports platforms. This role involves day-to-day project management and will continue to expand in scope, offering opportunities to contribute to overall business growth. The position reports to the Senior Director, Partnership Sales.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team throughout extended partnership sales cycles
• Conduct sponsorship category analysis, brand / executive briefs, and property / project tracking reports for Denver Summit FC
• Provide strategic research on potential prospects, including company backgrounds, platform activations, financial overviews, and industry trends
• Perform extensive company and executive research to support strategic brand engagement
• Generate creative idea-centric opportunities in response to client briefs
• Partner with internal and external teams to plan, ideate, and execute partnership pitch presentations and proposals, including platform development and program thought starters
• Serve as a cross-departmental liaison, including with Legends Global Insights, to develop compelling go-to-market narratives and sales materials
• Provide support in the coordination and execution of client and prospect gifting
• Monitor and share relevant developments in the sports and entertainment industry
• Identify opportunities to enhance partner visibility and engagement through experiential marketing, digital campaigns, and community initiatives
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, with a strong focus on task execution and meeting deadlines
• Participate in events, promotions, client entertainment, game-day activations, and other activities as required
• Build strong peer-level relationships, contribute to a collaborative team environment, and positively represent Legends across all engagements
• Perform gameday duties related to partnerships, as assigned
• Willingness to travel and work across multiple time zones as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And / Or Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sports Management, Sales, Marketing, or related field

2+ years of experience in sports / entertainment (or similar), experience in partnership strategy, marketing, women's sports, or sales preferred

Compensation

Competitive salary range of $56,485 - $60,000 and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Working Conditions

Location : On Site

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.