Sponsorship Event Coordinator

Job Details

Description

Company

A worldwide leader in endurance sports, Spartan is a high-growth, international organization that owns and operates mass-participation athletic events under the brands Spartan®, Tough Mudder®, Spartan Trail®, Hurricane Heat, and DEKA, and offers numerous related fitness, health and nutrition services and products.

We create transformational experiences, products, and content to help people, companies and teams tear down boundaries and expand what they believe to be possible.

Together with its many subsidiaries and licensees, Spartan combines large scale global events with a vibrant digital content and community platform.

With 250 events across more than 40 countries on six continents, Spartan is the worlds leading extreme wellness and endurance brand.

About the Opportunity

The Sponsorship Event Coordinator will report to the Sr. Manager of Partnership Services. Successful candidates will be an experienced events professional who will manage and oversee key relationships and event execution for all Spartan corporate partners.

The ideal candidate will have a strong account and / or partner management background, experience activating major events, a demonstrated track record of combining strategic and creative thinking skills with the ability to deliver flawless execution.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for day to day relationship of multiple brands / clients including client, agency and marketing teams, specifically at events

Oversee and manage the execution of partner deliverables and on-the-ground activations for national, regional and local partner roster

Work cross-functionally to develop and maintain processes to ensure timely delivery of contract execution and post-event reporting

Potentially liaise with internal and external sales / partnership development team to conceptualize and develop new business marketing and promotional packages

Manage partner-specific inventory at each race

Work closely with Spartan Production & Festival Lead to execute sponsor deliverables at events

Management of internal calendars and administrative work as needed

Participate in weekly sponsorship and event production meetings

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Communications or related field

Relevant Event Management experience

Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Proven track record working well with multiple teams across various channels

Proven and effective communication and presentation skills

Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft PowerPoint

Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time, work nights and on weekends with short notice

Must be willing to work in Boston, MA

Benefits Package :

• Medical, Dental, Vision offerings
• 401K
• Open PTO
• FSA, Pet Insurance
• Discounts
• Travel Opportunities
• 4 Days In Office, 1 Remote

Spartan Race is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual on our team.

All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Spartan Race is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.