Creative Solutions Manager, Partnerships

The LA Clippers and Intuit Dome are looking for a Creative Solutions Manager on the Corporate Partnerships Strategy team that will be focused on developing highly custom sales enablement tools to support partnership sales efforts, using key insights to maximize ROI for both current and potential corporate partners. In this role, you will demonstrate expertise in crafting partnership narratives rooted in shared brand attributes and driven by compelling data, demonstrating value for both the Clippers and prospective partners.

This client-facing role is on our Corporate Partnerships team, with a hybrid schedule of working remotely and in-person hours, currently in our downtown LA office, with an eventual move to our Inglewood offices at Intuit Dome. This position is eligible for our competitive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company contribution, Well-Being Allowance, and more. Due to the nature of this industry, the candidate may be asked to work a flexible schedule, including weeknights, select weekends, and holidays.

What You Will Do

• Generate bold, visual storytelling decks and develop adaptable templates related to all stages of the life cycle of a partnership for both the LA Clippers and Intuit Dome (custom pitch materials, case studies, proposal templates, fulfillment deck templates and recap templates)

• Lead internal ideation meetings with Partnerships Sales & Strategy teams (and other internal collaborators as needed) to develop customized, cross-platform partnership programs that deliver on shared value propositions and unique storylines for prospective partners. Produce bespoke sales materials to bring the narrative to life.

• Act as a liaison to other departments within the organization including, Marketing, Communications, Community Relations, Ticket Sales & Service, etc. to develop custom platforms and programming to support new partnership opportunities and develop new assets.

• Support Partnership Sales team in partnership exploration process (assist in sales prospecting calls, pitch meetings, etc.).

• Support renewal conversations in tandem with Director, Partnership Strategy & the Partnership Marketing team.

• Conceptualize partnership upsell & incremental playoff opportunities.

• Provide support for Kia Forum partnership sales efforts as needed, bringing partnerships to life at one of the nation's leading music venues.

• Organize, maintain and supervise the department's archive of creative materials.

Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ Years of Design and/or Partnership experience with a focus on the sports and entertainment industry

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, marketing (or similar field) preferred.

• Expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel) required.

• Experience with video editing software (Premiere Pro and After Effects) preferred.

• Ability to establish effective internal and external relationships, balance multiple time-sensitive projects, and employ a solutions-oriented approach to business decisions.

• Self-starter and independent worker with a high attention to detail and a curiosity to pursue innovative and unconventional partnerships.

Compensation

• The range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 annual compensation. Compensation package offered will be based on multiple individualized factors, including a candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans

• 401(k) plan with company contribution

• Wellbeing Allowance of up to $1,000 per year

• Financial Education and Wellness Program, including access to Certified Financial Planners

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid parental leave

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

• Company-paid Long Term Disability insurance

• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employee, spouse and children

• Employee Assistance Program

• Mind health support via Modern Health and Headspace

• Fertility and Family Planning Assistance via Carrot

The LA Clippers are a proud equal opportunity employer. It is our desire and intent that all employees enjoy a professional business working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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