Corporate Partnerships Activation Manager

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Mission: To enrich the lives in our community through shared experiences, welcoming spaces, and responsible actions.

Vision: We will be the social and entertainment center of Orange County – a place where the cultural kaleidoscope of the region converges and connects.  Our vibrant, rich collection of experiences will celebrate the diversity of our community.

Values: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold

Job Title:

Corporate Partnerships Activation Manager

Pay Details:

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $69,000 to $75,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

The Corporate Partnerships Activation Manager will play a pivotal role by managing Corporate Partnership Accounts in the Corporate Partnerships department. This role will work closely with Corporate Partners and internal departments to ensure we align with key objectives to drive mutual success. This role is primarily responsible for successfully implementing contractual elements pertaining to OCVIBE, Honda Center, ARTIC, and The Grove of Anaheim Corporate Partners.

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Responsibilities

Account Management:

• Manage assigned Corporate Partnership Accounts 

• Cultivate and build strong relationships with Corporate Partners 

• Successfully fulfill each element of a sponsorship agreement by working with other internal departments  

• Manage and track all assets through internal documents  

• Understand Corporate Partners’ Key Objectives, Values, and Missions and identify ways they align with the key initiatives of the OCVIBE, Honda Center, ARTIC, and The Grove of Anaheim

• Be timely in all communication with Corporate Partners and Internal departments 

• Continuously having an open dialogue with each partner by having regular cadence calls and touchpoints, which include sharing proof of performance, discussing deployment of assets, and sharing upcoming initiatives and hospitality events

• Work closely with the sales team to provide updates on the account, feedback, and developing strategies  

• Prepare and create a comprehensive end-of-season recap for all partners that tells an impactful story  

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Attend frequent internal meetings with other departments, provide partner updates, and communicate partner initiatives

• Act as the activation lead on Honda Center and the Grove of Anaheim Events (based on assigned schedule) and perform a pre-event walk-through to ensure all proper creatives are running and activations are correctly staged

• Manage one-off account requests, including but not limited to ticket requests, gifting, hospitality, etc. 

• Manage and lead venue-specific signage and activations of an entity

• Perform other projects as assigned 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with corporate partners

• Proficient with standard PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable in a client-facing environment, including participation in conference calls and in-person meetings

• Adept at collaborating and communicating with multiple internal departments

• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous moving parts, with multiple accounts and activations running concurrently

• Strong attention to detail

• Proven ability to produce high-quality, client-facing deliverables that require accuracy and precision

• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously; detail-oriented and able to perform effectively under pressure

• Proactive, solution-oriented, professional, adaptable, with a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required – 5 Years

This position is on-site.

Company:

Katella Avenue Partners, LLC

Our Commitment:

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.  We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE!