Chicago Fire FC
Account Manager, Partnership Marketing
Chicago Fire FC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Account Manager, Partnership Marketing – Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is an American professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, the Club began play in 1998 as one of the League’s first expansion franchises. The Fire have won six major domestic titles, including the 1998 MLS Cup, 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups, and the 2003 MLS Supporters’ Shield. The club is building a $750M+ privately financed downtown stadium in Chicago for 2028 and recently opened a $100M Endeavor Health Performance Center.
Position Overview
The Club’s Partnership Team is responsible for creating and driving comprehensive soccer marketing platforms to reach the objectives and drive ROI for corporate partners. The Partnership Marketing team is responsible for deepening relationships with current partners, activating all contractual elements, and renewing and upselling partners. The Account Manager will manage relationships with local and national brands who are corporate partners of the Chicago Fire FC. Position Responsibilities
Book of Business Management Manage a book of business from the team's corporate partnership portfolio. Lead day-to-day client communication, outline and secure deliverables, and execute agreement details. Meet partner objectives and deliver superior results through the execution of partner contractual elements. Build and develop specific activation concepts for each respective partner as needed according to contract definition and/or growth opportunities. Understand budgets for partner activations, ensuring cost‑effectiveness. Build and deepen relationships with partner accounts and regularly identify and pursue opportunities that deliver mutual growth for the partner and the Fire organization. Accountable for renewal and upsell of existing corporate partner deals within portfolio. Work closely with internal departments to develop and implement successful activations to ensure corporate partner goals and objectives are achieved. Collect, analyze, prepare and deliver proof of performance materials for partners throughout the year. Execute cross‑functional processes between club partnerships team and other departments to fulfill partner commitments and elevate club deliverables. Provide department support to partnership marketing team, including but not limited to digital, hospitality, partner events, signage, matchday elements, etc. Capture proof of performance photos and digital tracking for partner recaps. Oversee partner lists and communication. Oversee partner merchandise and gifting. Manage any sponsor‑related projects as assigned by Vice President, Partnership Marketing & Strategy. Required Qualifications
Minimum 3 years relevant work, industry and partnership experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills, professional in presentation and able to work with multiple stakeholders and personalities. Ability to work non‑traditional hours, in non‑traditional settings, including all games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Strong computer proficiency – MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. Experience working in sports, specifically soccer. Compensation
This role offers a salary range of $60,000–$65,000 and is commission eligible. The final salary is determined by carefully considering the applicant's background, experience, and qualifications. Base pay may vary significantly based on geographic location, job‑specific knowledge, skills, and overall experience. This role is classified as Full‑time, exempt. This role is bonus eligible based on club wide goals. Additional benefits & perks include health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more (details on request). Please Note
Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (contact details).
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The Club’s Partnership Team is responsible for creating and driving comprehensive soccer marketing platforms to reach the objectives and drive ROI for corporate partners. The Partnership Marketing team is responsible for deepening relationships with current partners, activating all contractual elements, and renewing and upselling partners. The Account Manager will manage relationships with local and national brands who are corporate partners of the Chicago Fire FC. Position Responsibilities
Book of Business Management Manage a book of business from the team's corporate partnership portfolio. Lead day-to-day client communication, outline and secure deliverables, and execute agreement details. Meet partner objectives and deliver superior results through the execution of partner contractual elements. Build and develop specific activation concepts for each respective partner as needed according to contract definition and/or growth opportunities. Understand budgets for partner activations, ensuring cost‑effectiveness. Build and deepen relationships with partner accounts and regularly identify and pursue opportunities that deliver mutual growth for the partner and the Fire organization. Accountable for renewal and upsell of existing corporate partner deals within portfolio. Work closely with internal departments to develop and implement successful activations to ensure corporate partner goals and objectives are achieved. Collect, analyze, prepare and deliver proof of performance materials for partners throughout the year. Execute cross‑functional processes between club partnerships team and other departments to fulfill partner commitments and elevate club deliverables. Provide department support to partnership marketing team, including but not limited to digital, hospitality, partner events, signage, matchday elements, etc. Capture proof of performance photos and digital tracking for partner recaps. Oversee partner lists and communication. Oversee partner merchandise and gifting. Manage any sponsor‑related projects as assigned by Vice President, Partnership Marketing & Strategy. Required Qualifications
Minimum 3 years relevant work, industry and partnership experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills, professional in presentation and able to work with multiple stakeholders and personalities. Ability to work non‑traditional hours, in non‑traditional settings, including all games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Strong computer proficiency – MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. Experience working in sports, specifically soccer. Compensation
This role offers a salary range of $60,000–$65,000 and is commission eligible. The final salary is determined by carefully considering the applicant's background, experience, and qualifications. Base pay may vary significantly based on geographic location, job‑specific knowledge, skills, and overall experience. This role is classified as Full‑time, exempt. This role is bonus eligible based on club wide goals. Additional benefits & perks include health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more (details on request). Please Note
Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (contact details).
MLS Privacy Policy
By clicking apply, you agree to the terms of the MLS. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Sales and Business Development
#J-18808-Ljbffr