Partnership Activation Manager

Also called: Sponsorship Activation Manager, Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

Makes sure sponsors get everything they paid for: signs, in-game promotions, social posts, and VIP experiences.

A day in the life

During a game you check that the sponsor's T-shirt cannon promotion happens on cue, then send them photos and stats showing the fan reaction.

Pay over a career

Starting
$42k
Typical
$62k
High
$95k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in sports management or marketing.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Sports Management, Marketing.

Outlook

Growing faster than average. Growing.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps compile sponsor reports; making promotions happen on cue at live games stays hands-on human work.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Marketing CTE class, Photography, Sports management elective.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1161.

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