Director of Corporate Sponsorships – Robert Morris University Athletics

Moon Township, PA
Full Time
Experienced
Who We Are: Taymar Sales U. is a sports marketing company, launched in 2019 with the idea of better serving clients in all areas of revenue generation, while providing opportunities for our colleagues to flourish and grow. Our innovative business model and high-energy approach fosters complete goal alignment, integration, and collaboration with our over 45 collegiate and professional sport clients. Our dedicated teams work on-site to offer comprehensive solutions in all areas of revenue generation, including day-to-day management of ticket sales, ticket operations, sponsorship and/or annual giving.

Our mission is simple: Clients and Colleagues. We serve our clients at the highest possible level, providing unmatched dedication and accountability, while also investing deeply in the growth and development of our colleagues. By fostering a culture that values people, plans and performance, Taymar creates an environment where careers thrive, and results speak for themselves. Joining Taymar means stepping into a growing, high-impact company that is changing the way sports organizations drive revenue and engage fans. Our team members gain daily access to executive leadership, ownership of meaningful business initiatives, and the opportunity to make a lasting mark on both their career and the sports industry.

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Position Overview: Reporting to the Corporate Vice President of Sponsorship & Multi-Media, Taymar Sales U.’s Director of Corporate Sponsorships position will be responsible for the leadership and complete oversight of the corporate sponsorship program at Robert Morris University. Duties include generating revenue via traditional corporate sponsorship and multi-media platforms through consultative outbound activity; Corporate sponsorship responsibilities include renewal and management of existing accounts, new business development, achievement of sales goals, activation and fulfillment, and consistent relationship building within the community. This is an on-site, in-office role.
 
Responsibilities: 
  • Operate as the Sponsorship expert for the RMU Athletics Department, overseeing all aspects of strategy and execution.
  • Execute all aspects of the typical Sponsorship sales process: prospecting, building/presenting sales presentations, creating/negotiating contracts, upselling/renewing current partners, sponsor year-end recaps, and servicing of all corporate partner agreements, etc.
  • Implementation of strategies and best practices to the corporate partnership program.
  • Actively collaborate with the athletics department to stay aligned with overarching strategies, while implementing successful corporate partnership packages and agreements, which include new and innovative methods of inventory pricing and asset allocation, as well as the creation of new assets.
  • Oversee activation of all corporate sponsorship accounts from commitment through execution, ensuring fulfillment and activation of all obligations.
  • Actively prospect and network in the community and build relationships that drive successful partnerships.
  • Liaise with all departments within athletics and on campus to positively impact and enhance relationships. 
  • Work in-person at campus facilities daily, as well as scheduling and actively attending in-person meetings in the community.
  • Must be self-starter and able to work evenings and weekends when athletic functions take place. 
Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in Sports Marketing or a related field preferred. 
  • 5+ years of Sponsorship sales experience preferred.
  • Strong grasp of the sports sponsorship landscape, including traditional and non-traditional inventory and assets.
  • Comfort with business development activities and ability to build relationships quickly. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team to solve problems effectively and independently. 
  • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, integrity, communication skills, and desire & ability to learn in a fast paced, highly competitive industry.
     
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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