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 Specialist, you play a vital role in managing and enhancing partnerships by focusing on relationship-building, activation, and project management. You will deliver exceptional service to our partners, ensuring a seamless experience throughout their partnership journey.

We’re looking for someone with strong organizational skills and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.  If you have strong communication skills and a passion for strengthening values-driven partnerships, we want to hear from you!  Apply by September 20, 2024.

DAY-TO-DAY:

• Manage Partner Relationships: Foster strong relationships with partners, focusing on activation elements and supporting project management to enhance overall partnerships. The specialist will manage 8-10 partners as well as support the Activation Managers with Rose City Partners
• Support Onboarding and Partner Management: Assist in onboarding new partners and provide ongoing support, with a focus on proactive communication and problem-solving to address challenges before they arise.
• Advocate for Partners: Represent partner interests across the organization, finding balanced solutions that benefit partners, the company, and key fans and stakeholders.
• Enhance Partnership Value: Ensure partners fully understand the terms of their agreements and how to leverage all assets included in their deals.
• Understand Partner Businesses: Gain in-depth knowledge of assigned partners’ products, services, and industry to better support their needs.
• Identify Growth and Retention Opportunities: Recognize opportunities to grow partner business spend and identify potential risks of non-renewal, addressing concerns proactively.
• Support Account Renewals: Collaborate with partnership development managers and the strategy team to develop retention strategies and upsell initiatives on a quarterly basis.
  
   

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 demonstrated experience in advertising, marketing, client relationship management, client services, or related field
• Display great customer service skills, with experience presenting to diverse groups
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication
• Possess knowledge of the sports industry or other brand collaboration partnerships
• Hold core personal values align with the organization’s values, especially surrounding DEI

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: starting at $28.00 per hour
• 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