Senior Manager, Partnerships Sales

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🕒 August 10

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

💰 Account Manager

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LOVB Minnesota

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2 - 10 employees

⚽ Sports

📚 Education

Sports • Education

LOVB Minnesota is the Minnesota club and market presence of LOVB (League One Volleyball), a national volleyball organization that operates junior clubs, youth tournaments, and a professional pro league launched in 2025. LOVB Minnesota kicked off its inaugural season with a roster combining Minnesota standouts and international players; it sits within a larger network that runs 90 clubs, 105 locations, training centers, thousands of teams, players, and coaches. The LOVB organization also operates a foundation to increase access to volleyball, sells tickets and merchandise, and produces media/insider content for fans.

📋 Description

• Identify, negotiate, and secure cash-based sponsorships and strategic value-in-kind partnerships across LOVB Pro and LOVB Club • Lead outbound partnership sales efforts and expand LOVB’s commercial reach and brand ecosystem • Develop and manage a sales pipeline with next steps, CRM documentation, and forecasting transparency • Collaborate with agency partners to align outreach strategy, define lead ownership, and minimize overlap • Translate league, event, and athlete intellectual property into storytelling and partnership strategies • Structure and negotiate agreements involving financial contributions, products or services, and co-branded activations • Partner with Legal, Finance, leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, strategically aligned deal terms • Track performance against commercial goals using CRM and internal tracking tools • Support transition from contract to activation with operations and marketing teams • Host and support partners at matches and events as a LOVB brand ambassador • Monitor trends in sports sponsorship, integrated marketing, and strategic partnerships • Attend industry events and conferences to represent LOVB and build relationships with brand and agency decision-makers • Forecast partnership contributions with Finance and internal leads • Help define KPIs for hybrid partnerships and track business impact

🎯 Requirements

• Proven success in driving partnership or sponsorship sales, preferably within sports, media, or entertainment • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills • Ability to engage, influence, and build trust with senior brand marketers, C-suite executives, and agency partners • Skilled at crafting compelling, insight-led partnership narratives and pitch materials • Experience structuring and negotiating complex agreements • Ability to collaborate with Legal, Finance, and other internal stakeholders • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with ability to manage multiple deal cycles simultaneously • Proficiency in CRM tools such as Salesforce • Proficiency in PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority • Experience contributing to partnership strategy and go-to-market planning • Self-starter able to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments • Passion for women’s sports and belief in LOVB’s community-first approach (preferred) • Proven experience negotiating, structuring, and managing value-in-kind (VIK) agreements within professional sports, sponsorship sales, or partnerships • Strong ability to maximize non-cash contributions to deliver measurable business value • Background in professional sports, sponsorship sales, or partnerships (preferred) • Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline • 5–8 years of professional experience in partnerships, sponsorship sales, strategic marketing, or business development • Proven track record of successfully securing and scaling revenue-generating partnerships • Demonstrated ability to balance sales performance with brand alignment • Ability to operate a computer and use keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools • Ability to clearly communicate via video, phone, and written channels • Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with a distributed, remote team

🏖️ Benefits

• Occasional travel for client meetings, league events, and business-related activities • Heavy travel during Pro season may be required