Corporate Partnerships Associate

The Detroit Lions are looking to add a Corporate Partnership Associate to our Partnerships team! The Corporate Partnerships Associate helps with all partner related activities including activation and execution of contractually obligated sponsorship elements. This position also aids in the sales/proposal and review/recap processes for the Corporate Partnerships Department. The role is responsible for assisting with sponsorship activation at all home games, events and other partnership marketing and sales related activities. This position will run from April 2025 to February 2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including, but not limited to):
The Corporate Partnerships Associate position will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, the following:

• Assist with support of the sales and activation process, including creation of sponsorship proposals and activation materials.
• Gather and prepare digital and social analytic reports for distribution at the conclusion of campaigns/events and assist in the production of year-end partnership reviews.
• Coordinate with game-day photographer for the day's shot list and maintain archive of game photos.
• Work all Detroit Lions homes games, training camp and sponsor related events, where applicable.
• Manage pre-game sideline access credential distribution process.
• Assist in coordination of game day fulfillment including setting up Pride Plaza, Fan Caves, Fan Tunnel, Alumni Suite visits and in-stadium promotions (ex. rolling t-shirts, lucky rows, giveaways, trivia, etc.).
• Assist the sales team in creating, developing and selling fully integrated partnerships.
• Work with other internal departments to assist sales and partnership marketing in developing and executing programs that support partnership programs and elements.
• Work closely with the sales team to aid support in sourcing new business opportunities with a primary focus on B2B within partnerships/sponsorship assets.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Will accept other responsibilities and duties required by the supervisor consistent with the objectives and essential functions of this position. Such responsibilities shall be incorporated into the position description if they are ongoing.
• Maintain professionalism when communicating with internal and external contacts.
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Will adjust work schedule to meet departmental demands.
• Will keep appropriate information confidential.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed bachelor's degree in Business, Sports Management, Event Management, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Ability to work interdepartmentally as part of the greater Lions team.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign.
• Understanding of primary social media networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, YouTube).
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to consistently present themselves with professionalism, poise and maturity.
• An energetic and self-motivated attitude.
• Comfortable speaking with professional athletes, coaches, and partners in a work setting.
• Demonstrates a commitment to seeing tasks through.
• Quickly and easily identifies problems and works diligently to provide solutions.
• Attention to detail, multi-tasking skills and the ability to thrive in a deadline driven environment.
• Willingness to contribute in team brainstorm sessions with constructive thoughts and ideas.
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule in order to be available for scheduled events, including nights, weekends and holidays.