Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, the Manager, Strategic Partnerships is responsible for collaborating with clients, key internal departments and stakeholders, and third party companies and organizations to help manage and execute strategic partnerships, sponsorships and programs throughout the Seaport.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Partnerships
Manage a portfolio of multi-year Howard Hughes Corporation strategic partners through day-to-day client communication, strategic planning, marketing, event execution and developing recaps
Create and execute custom partnership platforms and unique activation opportunities that satisfy partner contractual deliverables, drive internal marketing goals, enrich the neighborhood, encourage community gathering and drive consistent traffic to key parts of the property
Consistently adhere to and update as needed internal communications for efficient information sharing across all key stakeholders ensuring seamless sponsorship deliverable execution
Responsible for ongoing assessment of partnership marketing calendar and development of necessary internal documents, including briefs and wrap-up reports that identify successes and areas for improvement related to expenditures, resources, venue, etc.
Ensure proper internal approval processes are followed, organizational standards are met or exceeded and signoffs are secured by leadership for all sponsorships and activations
Research and share best practices, as well as new and unique marketing activation opportunities that may help drive further revenue through the existing sponsor portfolio
Responsible for event & activation planning, coordination and execution on property
Manage RSVPs, tickets, and attendance as necessary for specific partner deliverables
Establish and manage all timelines for each partner activation
Liaison with 3rd party vendors
Maintain accurate forecast of costs, and contain costs within a given event/project budget
Ensure vendor invoices are processed correctly and any related paperwork/contracts are in place as needed
Provide relevant content for promotion and marketing of partner activations
Participate in strategic planning sessions, status meetings, and project updates and support the continuous progress of marketing and partner goals set for all active projects
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 4 - 6 years of marketing activation, sponsorship or event planning experience in related position or field
Strong communication and organization skills and the ability to coordinate with internal and external teams
Tireless customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software products, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Ability to multi-task, work in a team oriented, fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
Able to work some weekends and holidays
Real Estate knowledge and/or experience in the sports and entertainment industry a plus
