CEC Entertainment, the global leader in family entertainment and operator of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper restaurants, is seeking a Sponsorship Account Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Corporate Support Center in Irving, TX.
We’re looking for a talented, passionate individual with outstanding communication skills to join our Licensing, Media & Entertainment Division. This individual will manage the day-to-day execution of partnership programs, including coordination with internal divisions and field locations, and provide general support to the division across various duties as needed. This highly organized individual must thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment, and be able to hit the ground running.
This position offers some work from home “WFH” flexibility.
Essential Functions of the Position:
Work closely with Licensing, Media & Entertainment team, Partners and/or Licensees, and internal divisions on the development and execution of partner promotions and licensed programs.
Assist in the development, procurement, and fulfillment of sponsorships for the CEC Media Network.
Foster strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, while serving as a partner providing day-to-day integration and coordination of programs.
Guide the creation of proposals and post-event recaps.
Supervise client contact lists, partner status reports, and partner database.
Lead execution for campaigns by communicating requirements and gathering proper sign off from internal and external partners.
Work with creative, marketing, and operations teams to ensure timely approvals and delivery of all collateral.
Maintain and update Media Network calendar and manage promotional inventory.
Manage the execution of partnerships.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years experience developing and executing promotions and/or managing partnerships
Agency account management or corporate program management experience is highly desired
Experience in developing dynamic presentation materials, proposals, and post-event recaps
Creative thinker with knowledge of sponsorship and promotions
Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to build rapport and credibility with internal and external business partners
A proven ability to handle multiple tasks, work well under pressure, and meets tight deadlines
Solid working knowledge in Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Enthusiasm for working as a member of a creative team with an entrepreneurial spirit and a dedicated work ethic
Ability to work independently, manage several ongoing projects simultaneously
Must be highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
