Partnership Strategy Coordinator

Job Summary The LA Clippers are looking to hire a Coordinator to join our Partnership Strategy team to help bring to life partnership narratives rooted in shared brand attributes and driven by compelling data, demonstrating value for both the Clippers and prospective partners. This individual will be focused on developing custom sales collateral through brand storytelling, creative ideation, and strategic messaging to support the partnership sales and marketing efforts. This is an hourly full-time role based in Inglewood, CA and is eligible for our competitive benefit offering including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company contribution, Well-Being Allowance, and more. Due to the nature of this industry, candidates may be asked to work a flexible schedule including weeknights, weekends, and holidays to cover high profile concerts and NBA games. What You Will Do Support the Partnership Strategy Team in articulating the team’s core value proposition and tailoring custom proposals for the sales and marketing teams’ new business pitches and renewals. Contribute to creative brainstorming and the development of custom partnership opportunities/assets, including branded content and fan engagement concepts, with a focus on in-market and non-gameday activations. Help create materials across the lifecycle of a partnership, including sales, fulfillment, and recap templates, using strong storytelling and copywriting skills to translate brand objectives and audience insights into compelling partnership narratives. Apply an understanding of how brands evaluate sponsorship and marketing investments, including business objectives, brand alignment, performance measurement, and return on investment, among other things, to inform partnership strategy and recommendations. Monitor competitive partnerships, category trends, and emerging marketing and entertainment platforms to identify new areas of opportunity. Support department research and reporting initiatives using Clippers Partnership sales tools, including but not limited to fan demographic profiles, brand and category insights, asset valuation, partnership/asset case studies, Power BI dashboards, CRM and survey platforms, and external research vendors. Collaborate cross-functionally with Partnership Sales, Partnership Marketing, Brand Marketing, Game Presentation, Community and other teams as required to validate the feasibility, executional requirements of proposed partnership opportunities and materials. Support broader Partnership Team business needs, including cross-functional projects, gameday and event needs, and other ad hoc requests. Your Background, Skills, and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, advertising, or sports management (or similar field) from a four-year college or university required. Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar capacity with a team, league agency or related organization. Goal-oriented, self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite required. Additional experience with research tools such as SponsorUnited, Relo Metrics, or YouGov preferred. <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":72