Partnership Activation Manager

Partnership Activation Manager

Job Summary:

The Partnership Activation Manager will be responsible for the development, oversite, and management of partnership components for various partners of the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW). The position embodies the activation team mission to develop meaningful and lasting relationships with our partners and entities while driving revenue through strategic and creative planning in a positive team environment. This role will review and ensure complete contract fulfillment and deliver high-level customer service to an assigned list of HOFV corporate partners. The hired candidate will help establish new processes and systems for proactive partner communication, inventory tracking, partnership deliverables, and client hospitality. The Partnership Activation Manager will work with the marketing, sponsorship sales, and activation teams, while reporting directly to the Senior Director of Partnership Activation.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Partnership Activation Manager will be responsible for all aspects of corporate sponsorship support, including:

Fulfill sponsorship/advertising packages:

· Work in conjunction with the Graphic Design Team for design of necessary print materials and further facilitate their production and installation

· Work in conjunction with signage partners relative to sign fabrication and installation

· Manage event tickets and other event hospitality items

· Execute promotional endeavors on the HOFV campus and throughout the community

· Execute contractual elements within scope of project and on time

· Prepare partnership action plans and end-of year recaps, etc., as needed

Engage in building strong client relationships and unparalleled customer service:

· Cultivate relationships with current and prospective sponsors and be the day-to-day contact with partner representatives

· Maintain a frequent cadence with partners, including in-person meetings, for consistent development and evaluation of KPIs that align with a structured plan to measure and execute contracted assets

· Entertain existing and new sponsors during various campus events

· Serve as a liaison between HOFV and various partner agencies

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

The ideal candidate will have, at minimum, all of the following:

• A strong work ethic – must be a team player with a “get the job done” attitude
• Extremely organized with a high attention to detail
• An innovative, energetic, and self-motivated attitude
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Poise and ability to present him or herself well to others
• An entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong organizational and project management skills & the ability to conduct various tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to occasional evenings, weekends and holidays, dependent on partner engagement and campus events

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Desired Qualifications:

– Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree required; preferably in marketing, sport marketing, communications, or business administration

– 3 to 5 years of work experience in sports marketing, sports-related activations, marketing, events, or other area of sponsorship client services

– Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook

– Must be available to work in Canton, OH

Benefits:

-Medical Insurance

-Life Insurance

-401k

-Dental & Vision

-STD/LTD

-Supplemental Insurance

Physical Requirements:

– Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

– The ability to work in various Ohio weather conditions, inside and outside.

– The ability to move safely over uneven terrain, steps, or in construction zones.

– The ability to see and respond to hazardous situations.

– The ability to sit, stand, squat, and walk for periods of time as required for the position.

– Must be able to hear, see, and speak.

– Must be available to work in Canton, Ohio.

About Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company

The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, a multi-use sports, entertainment, and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s campus. Additional information on the Company can be found at www.HOFREco.com.

About Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls

Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, a Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Destination, is a mixed-use sports, entertainment, and media destination located in a 200-acre tourism development district in Canton, Ohio. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum will serve as the heart of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls campus, surrounded by the varied components being built around it. In total, there will be ten additional components that will shape the landscape of George Halas Drive. This once-in-a-lifetime project and company builds upon the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s mission, values, and vision positioned as “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!” for all those who will play the Game, played the Game, and love the Game.

Today, Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls includes two active components, the National Youth Football & Sports Complex and Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, and the infrastructure to support additional expansion plans. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is a 23,000 seat, best-in-class, sports and entertainment stadium which hosts the Hall of Fame Game (always the first nationally televised NFL game of the season), the Hall of Fame Enshrinement for NFL players, and the Concert for Legends (hosted previously by Tim McGraw, Maroon 5, and Imagine Dragons), as well as the football programs of Canton McKinley High School and Walsh University, the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, and many more events year-round, quickly becoming an elite entertainment venue for the region. Additional information on the Company can be found at www.HOFVillage.com.

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.

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