Coordinator-Global Partnerships

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

 

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:  

• We treat each other fairly and with respect.
• We act with integrity.
• We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We give back to our global community.

 

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

Overview

The individual hired will work out of the corporate office in New York City on the OVG Global Partnerships team focusing UBS Arena and the New York Islanders. Suitable for the role are smart, curious and entrepreneurial professionals who have a track record of success in the sports & entertainment sponsorship industry. This position will support the team focus on tasks associated with Business Development, Sales, Platform Development, Reporting, etc.

 

This role will pay a salary of $50,000 to $55,000.

 

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

job expires 3/31/2024

Responsibilities

Closely partner with all members of the NYC Global Partnerships Team in assisting him/her with various projects

Extensively research each property/market and potential future properties/markets to develop a strategic analysis of the potential sponsorship opportunities

Extensively research target categories for East Coast Owned and Operated properties providing recommendations and insights as realized

Develop an aggressive and effective prospecting and outreach strategy based on research of categories and opportunities

Assist in the preparation for pitches of new business for UBS Arena, CFG Bank Arena, and other projects as assigned by the NYC Team

• Including presentation materials, background information, sales meeting logistics

Manage the CRM system (Salesforce/KORE), P&L, and sales pipeline

Develop a comprehensive understanding of entire OVG GP client portfolio and work toward integrating, aligning, and executing the Global Partnerships division sales goals

Ability to travel and to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

Undergraduate studies in marketing, business, sports business management, communications

1-3 years of experience with demonstrated project management skills, understanding of/experience in sports, venues, music and/or entertainment

Strong natural selling skills with proven experience in pitch and strategic positioning.

Demonstrated success analyzing marketing strategy and developing “out-of-the-box” ideas

Strategic and critical thinker who is dynamic, forward thinking, analytical and extremely well organized

Highly driven self-starter, with ability to work as a team or independently on projects

Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to manage long-term projects as well as quick turn assignments

Focused, diligent and hard-working; ambitious and driven

Excellent written, verbal communication, and storytelling skills with a strong attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Trustworthy, loyal and ethical

Values the “How” as much as the “What”

Willingness to work the hours required to fulfill the commitments of the role

 

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

EEO

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not