Job Title: Assistance, Corporate Partnerships Business Development

Department: Corporate Partnerships

Reports to: Manager, Corporate Partnerships Services

Hours: Office time maximum of 15 hours per week plus approximately five hours per game, not to exceed 21 hours in any week.

Term: August 19, 2024 to April 26, 2025

The Top Shelf:   

The Corporate Partnerships Business Development Assistant is a part time position, responsible for supporting the team generating partnership revenue for the Rockford IceHogs. The ideal candidate will be highly energetic, self-motivated, with a strategic mindset. 

How You’ll Contribute:   

• Support the new business prospecting function via research and analysis, ideation sessions, assistance in the preparation of sales proposals, practicing and sometimes participating in sales prospect pitches. 
• Support the activation of contracted corporate partner agreements 
• Each game day, prepare the arena for corporate partner visits or partner activations
• Each game day, take photos and or videos of corporate partner activations and archive for partner proof of performance
• Weekly update of American Hockey League Corporate Partnership records. 
• Maintain diligent and real-time Salesforce CRM entries. 
• Provide phone support for Revenue Team as needed. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Player Stats and Qualifications:   

• College degree and/or working towards a college degree.
• Enthusiastic collaborator and belief that varying perspectives and contributors create an improved outcome. 
• Superior written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and effectively with others at all management levels. 
• Superior organization and time management skills. 
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, CRM (Salesforce) and the internet. 
• Passion for sports and hockey. 
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as event schedule commands. 
• Ability to address, adapt to, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High attention to detail

The Team:    

The Rockford IceHogs, founded in 1999 and members of the American Hockey League (AHL), is a premier organization and primary development affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks.  Located in Rockford, IL, the Team calls the newly renovated BMO Center its home and offices in downtown Rockford, 401 E State Street.

As the longest running professional sports team in Rockford, the organization has developed a passionate local fan base and has set multiple attendance records over the years, while establishing a strong a community presence. 

The Rockford IceHogs’ goal is to continue providing exceptional fan experiences, elevating fan attendance, making a substantial impact in the community and continuing their commitment to developing exceptional talent.

The Rockford IceHogs is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases.