The Tampa Bay Rays Corporate Partnerships Services Coordinator will assist in the activation and retention of partnerships, manage department vendor relationships and oversee the planning and execution of key partner hospitality events for both the Tampa Bay Rays and Rowdies.
Responsibilities
Employee’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Activate and fulfill corporate partnership elements for assigned partner accounts each season for the Tampa Bay Rays and Rowdies.
- Plan and execute a year-long schedule of premier corporate partner hospitality events designed to foster and build relationships with key partner contacts and stakeholders.
- Coordinate partner fulfillment planning with internal Sales and Service Team Members, Marketing Creative Services (including RaysVision and Social Media teams), Stadium Operations, Levy Restaurants (concessions and retail), Ticketing, Community Engagement, and more.
- Support overall partnership asset inventory management efforts.
- Administer partner signage fabrication and scheduling.
- Manage department’s publications, such as Inside Pitch.
- Assist with department’s intern(s) – including hiring and day-to-day workload management.
- Ability to fulfill gameday activation duties, such as serving as the department representative during the duration of games to assist with partner tabling, presentations, in-ballpark visits, and more.
- Engage in the Rays and Rowdies employee-first culture by working well with others and participating in team building events.
- Maintain key software tools for the department that aid in the servicing of partnership assets.
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Event Management or similar field.
- At least two (2) years of business experience (preferably in sports).
- Strong communication, collaboration and organization skills.
- Innovative thinking and strong initiative
- Excellent verbal and written skills, with a particular attention to detail.
- Outgoing, friendly, creative, and enthusiastic
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
