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LOCATION: Remote (UK)

REPORT TO: Partnerships Manager

INTERNAL LIAISON: All Internal Departments

EXTERNAL LIAISON: Suppliers & Partners

Purpose of the Role:

This is a newly established role for Esports Awards Ltd following an exciting period of growth and transition for the company. The successful applicant will quickly establish themselves as the key member of the team in facilitating partnerships for the Esports Awards.

The role requires someone who is confident in working independently and with the ability to support and work with a partner from conception through to delivery. It is critical the successful candidate can build and sustain long term relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

General Responsibilities

The Partnerships Assistant is responsible for supporting the partnerships team, taking control of the relationship with multiple partners, and ensuring deliverables are met.

  • Assist with Partnership Management
  • Communications
  • Outreach
  • Coordination of partner calendar
  • Sales Communications
  • Renewals
  • Reporting
  • Deliverable Management

On top of this there may be other duties and tasks from time to time that require support, these will be in line with the roles core duties and provide an opportunity to be involved in tenders and proposals that support and develop the business.

Scope

The Jobholder will assist both the sales and partnerships teams within the Esports Awards with the responsibility to ensure that new partners are taken on a journey moving them away from the sales team to the partnerships team where they will build a lasting relationship with the Esports Awards. The Jobholder will liaise with internal teams ensuring smooth delivery of all partner obligations.

Personal Specification

  • 1+ years of partnerships experience
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is an advantage
  • Experience within events or esports industry is a bonus
  • A strong eye for opportunities and aptitude to deliver
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Creative thinker with confidence to try new ideas and accept a challenge
  • Ability to work quickly from brief
  • Good note taking ability
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • A people person with a good sense of humour
  • Meet and exceed partnership targets
  • Presentation and project management skills
  • Happy to travel
  • A passion for and a strong understanding of the gaming and esports worlds

Key Skills and Accountabilities

  • Assisting with Relationship management
  • Collaborate with management and marketing teammates to align our internal goals with new and existing partner relationships
  • Deliver a great experience to our partners when working with our organization - you will represent our brand and be our partners’ liaison internally
  • Keep a great ongoing relationship with current partners and offer new ways to grow the partnership
  • Forecast, measure, and report the results of various projects with partners, including co-created and/or co-branded content promotions, lead sharing, and/or event partnerships
  • Adding value, aiding the wider team in reaching their event revenue targets
  • Effective use of CRM
  • Weekly reporting to Partnerships Manager
  • Working with the operations and marketing departments to match or exceed client expectations
  • Helping to oversee contract fulfilment and payments
  • Continuously seek ways to improve personal, team and business performance
  • Hands-on/ can-do approach/ attitude

Role and Perks:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Progression
  • Company Pensions Scheme
  • Partner Discounts
  • Working Hours: 37.5 Hours
  • Holiday: 25 days and bank holidays
  • Play in office leagues
  • Swag and Merch