Coordinator, Partnership Marketing

Named one of Sports Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Sports (2024), Front Office Sports' Most Impactful Sports Organizations (2024), and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (2023), Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, volleyball, and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience. Athletes Unlimited stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues, with athlete representation on the company’s board of directors, each league led by a Player Executive Committee, and players sharing in long-term profits of the company, all while being proactive in shaping policies supporting the women that play in the league. Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation. For more information, visit AUProSports.com.

We provide our team of enthusiastic, collaborative innovators a next-generation workplace with unlimited PTO, competitive health insurance, professional development opportunities, and more so that we can build the future of professional sports. Are you Unlimited?

Athletes Unlimited is looking for a Coordinator, Partnership Marketing to support our Partnerships Team across all areas, from prospecting to partnership activation. This role will be integral to helping the team connect with ideal brand partners, provide administrative assistance, conduct and analyze market research, and help create sales collateral. This role is full time, remote, and reports to the Director, Partnership Marketing. 

Responsibilities

• Regularly track and analyze market trends, sponsorship deals, competitor activities, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide actionable insights and inform partnership priorities and efforts
• Generate target lists, assist with account segmentation, and identify new business opportunities for the sales team
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain, organize, and update the CRM system and sales tools, ensuring all sales opportunities and partnership progress are documented and tracked
• Support the creation of sales materials and collateral tailored to potential partners’ needs and aligned with marketplace trends and emerging consumer demands
• Assist the Director, Partnership Marketing with regular updates and reports on partnership status, progress toward revenue goals, and upcoming sales opportunities
• Provide administrative support to the Chief Partnerships Officer and work closely with the entire Partnerships team including the sub teams of sales and partnership activation

• 1-3 years of experience in partnership marketing, sales support, or account management, preferably within sports, entertainment, or lifestyle industries
• Knowledge of Google Workspace, Asana, Canva, and other relevant tools
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling presentations and reports
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders
• Previous experience as an athlete or familiarity with the sports industry is a plus, though not required
• Ability to travel to market occasionally for partnership activations as needed
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

This role is full-time, remote and is compensated at a range $45,000 - $50,000 annually. While this is the intended range, the actual compensation may vary based on several factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, and geographic location of the position. We anticipate the highest end of the range will be reserved for those who exceed the hiring committee’s expectations on all measures of the evaluation process. In addition, Athletes Unlimited is proud to offer comprehensive benefits and perks to all of our full-time employees, including:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness and Development benefit
• Caregiving benefit
• Unlimited paid time off alongside company holidays

Our DEI Statement

As a company, we share a vision to change the world for the better and believe in the power of sports to tear down barriers. We will Be Unlimited in our pursuit to intentionally create an environment where every individual can be their authentic self.

Research shows that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply even if your background is non-traditional or you might not meet every one of the qualifications described.

Athletes Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process based on race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy status, parental status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.