Rip City Careers

Become a part of the team behind the team.

As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We are blazing trails toward winning championships on and off the court. 

We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!

As our Partnership Activation Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and day-to-day management of several commercial partnership accounts. You will act as the liaison between multiple partners and/or their agencies and our internal departments, serving as a strategic thought partner for our clients and their teams. You will contribute to the overall revenue goals of the business by leading partner renewals and upsells, while providing outstanding client service.

Our ideal candidate has a strong background in managing partnerships and has a passion for driving business results. We’re looking for someone who excels in building and maintaining client relationships, has strong communication skills, and enjoys collaborating across various teams. If this sounds like you, apply by July 12, 2024.

DAY-TO-DAY:

• Oversees and manages the execution of partner contractual deliverables, ensuring a full understanding of client’s business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Lead commercial partnership renewals and upsell initiatives for your client base, collaborating with the Partnership Sales and Strategy teams.
• In partnership with Strategy team, proactively identify activation concepts that align with the brand, supporting partners’ marketing objectives to drive business results.
• Tracks all assets and produces midseason and end-of-season recaps and reports.
• Works collaboratively across internal departments and stakeholders for partner approvals and alignment of programs and initiatives.
• Cultivates a community of like-minded commercial partners, routinely showcasing best practices and using the lessons learned from our Partnership Strategy team's research.
• Completes special projects and other duties as requested by Commercial Partnership Leadership Team
  
   

WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, business administration, sports management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Have at least three years of experience in advertising, marketing, client relationship management, and/or client services
• Display and execute excellent customer service skills in presentations, written and oral communication.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate effectively with diverse teams, and manage client interactions.
• Possess advanced knowledge of the sports industry or other brand collaboration partnerships.
• Have demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic commercial partnership plans.
• Are able to direct and align internal teams toward commercial partnership goals.
• Hold core personal values that align with the organization’s values, especially surrounding DEI.

Encouraging All to Apply: At Rip City, we embrace diversity within our team and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that drive our success. We strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our open positions. We understand that individuals from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every qualification listed above; however, we want to emphasize that if you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply. We would love to hear from you and explore how your unique talents and perspectives could contribute to our team.

Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

PERKS: 

We invest in our employees inside and outside of work. Our benefits package for full-time teammates includes:

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 annually + bonus
• Competitive Healthcare Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Maternal & Parental Leave
• Flexible Time Off (3 weeks + 11 holidays)
• Wellness Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking + Discounted Mass Transit Passes
• Discounted & Complimentary Tickets
• Ongoing Learning & Development
• Daily Free Lunch