Legends Global
Associate, Partnerships Strategy (Denver Summit FC)
Legends Global, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Associate, Partnerships Strategy (Denver Summit FC)
POSITION: Associate, Partnerships Strategy
DEPARTMENT: Legends Global Partnerships
REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Partnership Sales
FLSA STATUS: Salaried/Exempt
START DATE: JANUARY 5, 2026
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white‑label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world‑class live events and venues.
Denver Summit FC is Colorado’s professional women’s soccer club, proudly holding the distinction of being the National Women’s Soccer League’s 16th franchise. Our unwavering mission is to cultivate the preeminent professional soccer club globally, achieved through deep and meaningful engagement with Denver’s dynamic and multifaceted communities. Working for Denver Summit offers a unique chance to be part of a pioneering effort, shaping the future of women’s sports.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with the sales team throughout extended partnership sales cycles
Conduct sponsorship category analysis, brand/executive briefs, and property/project tracking reports for Denver Summit FC
Provide strategic research on potential prospects, including company backgrounds, platform activations, financial overviews, and industry trends
Perform extensive company and executive research to support strategic brand engagement
Generate creative idea‑centric opportunities in response to client briefs
Partner with internal and external teams to plan, ideate, and execute partnership pitch presentations and proposals, including platform development and program thought starters
Serve as a cross‑departmental liaison, including with Legends Global Insights, to develop compelling go‑to‑market narratives and sales materials
Provide support in the coordination and execution of client and prospect gifting
Monitor and share relevant developments in the sports and entertainment industry
Identify opportunities to enhance partner visibility and engagement through experiential marketing, digital campaigns, and community initiatives
Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills, with a strong focus on task execution and meeting deadlines
Participate in events, promotions, client entertainment, game‑day activations, and other activities as required
Build strong peer‑level relationships, contribute to a collaborative team environment, and positively represent Legends across all engagements
Perform gameday duties related to partnerships, as assigned
Willingness to travel and work across multiple time zones as needed
Qualifications
Proven track record in successfully working with and navigating internal and external stakeholders
Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with C‑level executives and senior leadership
Excellent presentation, communication, time‑management and interpersonal skills
Capacity to work in partnership with the sales team to meet challenging sales objectives in a high‑profile, competitive marketplace
Self‑starter with ability to network and create relationships while working efficiently in a fast‑paced sales environment
Creativity to develop strategic and purpose‑driven solutions
Experience creating sales pitches, decks, or similar materials
Self‑motivated with entrepreneurial spirit and attention to detail
Superior computer skills including a high level of macOS, Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and various creative and web‑based software
Experience in Asana or other project management platform a plus
Education And/Or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Sports Management, Sales, Marketing, or related field
2+ years of experience in sports / entertainment (or similar), experience in partnership strategy, marketing, women’s sports, or sales preferred
Compensation Competitive salary range of $56,485 – $60,000 and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) plan.
Working Conditions Location: On Site
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NOTE The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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DEPARTMENT: Legends Global Partnerships
REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Partnership Sales
FLSA STATUS: Salaried/Exempt
START DATE: JANUARY 5, 2026
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white‑label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world‑class live events and venues.
Denver Summit FC is Colorado’s professional women’s soccer club, proudly holding the distinction of being the National Women’s Soccer League’s 16th franchise. Our unwavering mission is to cultivate the preeminent professional soccer club globally, achieved through deep and meaningful engagement with Denver’s dynamic and multifaceted communities. Working for Denver Summit offers a unique chance to be part of a pioneering effort, shaping the future of women’s sports.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with the sales team throughout extended partnership sales cycles
Conduct sponsorship category analysis, brand/executive briefs, and property/project tracking reports for Denver Summit FC
Provide strategic research on potential prospects, including company backgrounds, platform activations, financial overviews, and industry trends
Perform extensive company and executive research to support strategic brand engagement
Generate creative idea‑centric opportunities in response to client briefs
Partner with internal and external teams to plan, ideate, and execute partnership pitch presentations and proposals, including platform development and program thought starters
Serve as a cross‑departmental liaison, including with Legends Global Insights, to develop compelling go‑to‑market narratives and sales materials
Provide support in the coordination and execution of client and prospect gifting
Monitor and share relevant developments in the sports and entertainment industry
Identify opportunities to enhance partner visibility and engagement through experiential marketing, digital campaigns, and community initiatives
Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills, with a strong focus on task execution and meeting deadlines
Participate in events, promotions, client entertainment, game‑day activations, and other activities as required
Build strong peer‑level relationships, contribute to a collaborative team environment, and positively represent Legends across all engagements
Perform gameday duties related to partnerships, as assigned
Willingness to travel and work across multiple time zones as needed
Qualifications
Proven track record in successfully working with and navigating internal and external stakeholders
Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with C‑level executives and senior leadership
Excellent presentation, communication, time‑management and interpersonal skills
Capacity to work in partnership with the sales team to meet challenging sales objectives in a high‑profile, competitive marketplace
Self‑starter with ability to network and create relationships while working efficiently in a fast‑paced sales environment
Creativity to develop strategic and purpose‑driven solutions
Experience creating sales pitches, decks, or similar materials
Self‑motivated with entrepreneurial spirit and attention to detail
Superior computer skills including a high level of macOS, Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and various creative and web‑based software
Experience in Asana or other project management platform a plus
Education And/Or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Sports Management, Sales, Marketing, or related field
2+ years of experience in sports / entertainment (or similar), experience in partnership strategy, marketing, women’s sports, or sales preferred
Compensation Competitive salary range of $56,485 – $60,000 and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) plan.
Working Conditions Location: On Site
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NOTE The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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