Attain Sports and Entertainment
Manager/Director of Corporate Partnerships Aberdeen, MD
Attain Sports and Entertainment, Aberdeen, Maryland, United States, 21001
Overview
Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and offers an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio with a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth of its athletes and employees. Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Chesapeake Baysox (Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate), the Aberdeen IronBirds (Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate), the Frederick Keys (MLB Draft League), and the Spire City Ghost Hounds (Atlantic League). Attain Sports is also an owner of the USL Championship Club, Loudoun United FC. Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
Identify, prospect, and close new corporate partnership opportunities with local, regional, and national companies. Create and present tailored sponsorship proposals that align with client objectives. Negotiate partnership agreements, contracts, and renewal items.
Account Management
Serve as the primary contact for assigned corporate partners, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. Coordinate partnership activation, including signage, promotions, digital campaigns, hospitality, and in-game elements. Provide regular performance reports and recaps to partners, demonstrating ROI.
Collaborate with marketing, operations, and ticketing teams to ensure all partnership elements are executed accurately and on time. Assist with game-day and special event duties related to partnership fulfillment and hospitality. Represent the IronBirds at networking events, business functions, and in the local community to build relationships and generate leads. Administration & Reporting
Maintain accurate records in CRM (Glitnir or similar) for sales activity, contracts, and client communications. Meet or exceed annual sales revenue goals. Prepare regular reports on sales pipeline, projections, and progress toward goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field. Proven track record in sales, preferably in sports, entertainment, media, or related industries. Strong relationship-building skills and ability to connect with decision-makers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Preferred Experience
Experience selling sponsorships and managing activation in professional or collegiate sports. Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tracking tools. Knowledge of the Aberdeen/greater Baltimore business community. Additional Information
Attain Sports values your health and wellbeing. Our benefits package starts on your first day and includes: Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO) Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting Flexible career paths – opportunities for advancement, mobility, and growth A healthy environment that values diverse experiences and individuality Attain Sports is committed to fair and equitable compensation. Individual base salary for this position is commensurate with experience, education, and skills, ranging from $40,000 - $55,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll discuss possibilities based on qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer . Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Application Process
To apply, submit your details and a resume. Fields and steps in the original application form have been sanitized for accessibility.
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Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and offers an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio with a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth of its athletes and employees. Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Chesapeake Baysox (Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate), the Aberdeen IronBirds (Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate), the Frederick Keys (MLB Draft League), and the Spire City Ghost Hounds (Atlantic League). Attain Sports is also an owner of the USL Championship Club, Loudoun United FC. Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
Identify, prospect, and close new corporate partnership opportunities with local, regional, and national companies. Create and present tailored sponsorship proposals that align with client objectives. Negotiate partnership agreements, contracts, and renewal items.
Account Management
Serve as the primary contact for assigned corporate partners, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. Coordinate partnership activation, including signage, promotions, digital campaigns, hospitality, and in-game elements. Provide regular performance reports and recaps to partners, demonstrating ROI.
Collaborate with marketing, operations, and ticketing teams to ensure all partnership elements are executed accurately and on time. Assist with game-day and special event duties related to partnership fulfillment and hospitality. Represent the IronBirds at networking events, business functions, and in the local community to build relationships and generate leads. Administration & Reporting
Maintain accurate records in CRM (Glitnir or similar) for sales activity, contracts, and client communications. Meet or exceed annual sales revenue goals. Prepare regular reports on sales pipeline, projections, and progress toward goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field. Proven track record in sales, preferably in sports, entertainment, media, or related industries. Strong relationship-building skills and ability to connect with decision-makers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Preferred Experience
Experience selling sponsorships and managing activation in professional or collegiate sports. Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tracking tools. Knowledge of the Aberdeen/greater Baltimore business community. Additional Information
Attain Sports values your health and wellbeing. Our benefits package starts on your first day and includes: Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO) Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting Flexible career paths – opportunities for advancement, mobility, and growth A healthy environment that values diverse experiences and individuality Attain Sports is committed to fair and equitable compensation. Individual base salary for this position is commensurate with experience, education, and skills, ranging from $40,000 - $55,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll discuss possibilities based on qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer . Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Application Process
To apply, submit your details and a resume. Fields and steps in the original application form have been sanitized for accessibility.
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