Discover the Future of Professional Sports with Athletes Unlimited – Recognized by Sports Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Sports (2024) and Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies (2023), Athletes Unlimited is revolutionizing the game!
Founded on the principle of athlete empowerment, Athletes Unlimited operates professional women’s leagues in softball, volleyball, and basketball that showcase **world-class competition** and an **unparalleled fan experience**. What sets us apart is our unique structure: the athlete-driven organization includes athlete representation on our board of directors and champions policies that support women in sports. This innovative approach marks Athletes Unlimited as the first professional sports league organized as a Public Benefit Corporation. For more insights into our mission and teams, visit AUProSports.com.
At Athletes Unlimited, we cultivate a dynamic work environment praised by innovators who are eager to **shape the future of professional sports**. Imagine a workplace offering unlimited PTO, competitive health coverage, and abundant professional development opportunities—Are you ready to go *Unlimited*?
Join Us as the Coordinator of Partnership Marketing
We’re on the lookout for a **Coordinator, Partnership Marketing** to support our Partnerships Team in elevating Athletes Unlimited’s brand presence and forging **lasting connections** with ideal partners. This full-time, remote role will be pivotal in our journey towards partnership excellence and reports directly to the Director of Partnership Marketing.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Market Analysis: Monitor and track market trends, sponsorship deals, competitor actions, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to extract actionable insights that inform partnership strategies.
- Opportunity Identification: Generate targeted prospect lists, assist with account segmentation, and pinpoint new business opportunities for our sales team.
- CRM Organization: Collaborate with our internal teams to maintain and enhance our CRM system, ensuring thorough documentation of sales opportunities and partnership progress.
- Sales Material Development: Contribute to crafting customized sales collateral tailored to the needs of potential partners while aligning with current market trends.
- Status Reporting: Support the Director in delivering updates on partnership status, progress toward revenue goals, and emerging sales opportunities.
- Administrative Assistance: Provide support to the Chief Partnerships Officer, while coordinating closely with our dedicated Partnerships team, including sales and activation sub-teams.
What We’re Looking For:
- 1-3 years of experience in **partnership marketing**, sales support, or account management, ideally within the **sports**, entertainment, or lifestyle industries.
- Proficiency in **Google Workspace**, Asana, Canva, and other relevant digital tools.
- Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for crafting **compelling presentations** and reports.
- A knack for teamwork—able to build and maintain relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.
- A background as an athlete or familiarity with the sports industry is an added plus, but not a requirement.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for **partnership activations** as needed.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Perks and Compensation
This full-time, remote role comes with a compensation range of **$45,000 – $50,000 annually**. Keep in mind, actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and geographical location. The top tier of the salary range is reserved for candidates who **exceed expectations** throughout the evaluation process.
Athletes Unlimited is thrilled to offer comprehensive benefits to our team, including:
- **Health, dental, and vision insurance** plans that support your well-being.
- A **401(k) plan** with a generous company match to help secure your future.
- **Paid parental leave** to support your growing family.
- A **wellness and development benefit**, enabling personal and professional growth.
- **Unlimited paid time off** in addition to company holidays, ensuring work-life balance.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Athletes Unlimited, we believe in harnessing the power of sports to foster a more equitable world. Our commitment to **diversity, equity, and inclusion** drives us to create an environment where every individual can express their true selves.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, trans, non-binary individuals, and BIPOC communities, to apply—even if they feel they don’t meet every single qualification. Every voice is needed to keep breaking boundaries.
Athletes Unlimited is an **Equal Opportunity Employer** and takes pride in offering an inclusive hiring process free from discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy status, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics.
