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Corporate Partnerships Manager

ocV!BE, Anaheim, California, United States, 92808

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A great experience starts with you! Join our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel best suit you. As an applicant, you can always see your application status in your profile. Overview

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 Manager Pay Details: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $69,000 to $73,000 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. Responsibilities

Drive Revenue Growth: Lead new business efforts across the Katella Avenue Partners (KAP) portfolio, including the Anaheim Ducks, Honda Center, The Rinks & Great Park Ice, Anaheim Ducks Foundation, and ARTIC

Build & Manage Pipeline: Proactively develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline to ensure a steady flow of qualified partnership opportunities

Expand Market Reach: Cultivate a wide network of regional and national brand contacts, positioning KAP as a premier partner within key industries

Negotiate High-Impact Deals: Serve as a subject-matter expert in structuring and negotiating complex, multi-year partnership agreements that deliver value for both the partner and the organization

Target Key Categories: Secure marquee partnerships in high-value categories and emerging sectors

Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the VP and Directors of Corporate Partnerships to onboard new partners and support long-term revenue strategy

Navigate Legal Needs: Collaborate with legal counsel to negotiate partnership terms and finalize contractual agreements

Create Monetizable Assets: Partner with internal and external teams to develop innovative marketing platforms and brand assets that align with both partner objectives and fan engagement

Ensure Seamless Activation: Coordinate with the Partnership Activation team to deliver top-tier service, fulfillment of all contractual elements, and integration of future strategic initiatives

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Maintain a strong understanding of evolving business landscapes—including crypto, fintech, and sports betting—to identify emerging partnership opportunities

Monitor Industry Trends: Stay informed on sponsorship industry developments, category innovation, and evolving best practices

Represent KAP: Participate in key industry events and associations to strengthen KAP’s market presence and uncover new business leads

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

3+ years in corporate partnerships, preferably in sports or entertainment

Proven success securing multi-year, high-value partnerships

Experience working with Fortune 500 brands and agencies

Strong understanding of media platforms (social, digital, TV, radio) and asset valuation

Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset

Skilled in creating compelling partnership proposals

Excellent written and verbal communication, including data storytelling

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt quickly

Comfortable hosting partners at events and games

Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Collaborative team player with strong multitasking and organizational skills

Able to manage timelines and communicate partnership deliverables internally

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree Experience Required:

3+ 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!

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