Overview
Partner Manager (US remote) role at EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) is a role where you work in a team that oversees EFG's global portfolio of brand sponsors. You will collaborate with brand partners, the product and event teams, and the sales team to support high-quality sponsorship programs across global esports events and gaming festivals. This position reports to a Director while directly supporting Senior Manager(s).
Role Requirements
- Day-to-day internal lead on assigned accounts, understand our partners' KPIs, go-to-market strategy, and category trends
- Assist in succinctly communicating partner strategy, KPIs, and initiative progress to direct leadership and internal stakeholders
- Creates activation plan and is responsible for asset development; assists in ideating custom programs across EFG properties that solve for brand goals and brand identity
- Responsible for the highest quality implementation of brand programs through in-broadcast, onsite, and online partnership deliverables
- Assist in forecasting and anticipating account performance; drafts status reports
- Support Senior Manager(s) and Leadership team as needed to include contract negotiations, presentations, documents, recaps, etc.
- Assist in developing new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement contributing to revenue targets
- May mentor and help develop Junior Partner Managers
Who You Are
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and navigate stressful situations with empathy
- Ability to contribute to and lead workstreams and projects as assigned
- Adept at identifying collaborators and building relationships with key stakeholders using emotional intelligence and business acumen to communicate effectively
- Ability to gather data and provide recommendations internally
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize work and multiple accounts
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in business or marketing, related discipline or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar position or capacity
- An understanding of the esports and gaming industry, sponsorships, and/or brand experience with a willingness to learn and desire to stay up-to-date on the latest trends
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in the English language, both spoken and written
- Willingness to travel, both domestic and international
About us @ EFG
EFG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Each of our brands plays a significant role in creating worlds beyond gameplay. They build, connect, and nurture beyond game ecosystems to unlock more fun, fame, and fortune for gamers across the globe.
At ESL we create worlds where everybody can be somebody.
At FACEIT we create a world where the community has the power to shape video games.
At DreamHack we create a world where the gaming community comes to life.
Firmly rooted in our values, EFG is an affirmative action employer that celebrates being an equal-opportunity workplace. Our unwavering commitment to fair employment extends to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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Job function
- Business Development and Sales
Industries
- Technology, Information and Media
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