Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Career Growth Opportunities
Job Summary
David Ensignia Tennis Academy (DETA) is a premier tennis and pickleball organization dedicated to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle through year-round programming, tournaments, camps, and events. With a strong presence in the South Florida community, DETA is looking to expand its impact through strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and corporate engagement. We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Sponsorship & Partnerships Manager to lead the development of sponsorships, partnerships, and corporate events. This role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and experience in the sports, events, or nonprofit sectors.
Responsibilities
- Sponsorship Development:
- Identify and secure sponsorships from local, regional, and national brands aligned with our mission and audience.
- Develop compelling sponsorship packages tailored to each brands goals and marketing needs.
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing sponsors through ongoing communication, updates, and reporting.
- Corporate Partnerships:
- Build partnerships with companies for wellness initiatives, employee engagement events, and branded tennis or pickleball days.
- Coordinate logistics and delivery of all partnership activations and benefits.
- Event Sales & Coordination:
- Drive the sales and planning of private and corporate tennis/pickleball events.
- Collaborate with coaching staff and operations team to ensure flawless execution.
- Prepare event proposals, budgets, and post-event reports.
- Marketing Support:
- Work closely with the marketing team to ensure visibility of partner logos, mentions in newsletters, social media, and on-site branding.
- Represent the academy at networking events and community functions.
Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in sponsorship sales, event partnerships, corporate sales, or business development (preferably in the sports, recreation, or nonprofit sectors).
- Strong existing network of potential sponsors and business contacts is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated, with a strong drive to meet and exceed goals.
- Proficiency in proposal creation, and basic budgeting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passion for tennis, pickleball, or active lifestyles.
- Experience with event planning or sports marketing.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.