Job Summary:

Suns Legacy Partners includes several companies and many different departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Suns Legacy Partners is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Phoenix Mercury Activation Coordinator with our GPS team to support the Activation Managers along with activate elements for assigned Partners with the objective of activation effectiveness and efficiency. The role will provide consistent, reliable support for the Activation Team and partners while preparing, executing and fulfilling partner promotions, marketing, sweepstakes, events, WNBA and NBA games and other advertising methods. The Activation Coordinator will also assist with daily operations of the Global Partnership Solutions department and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.

What Will You Do:

• Foster strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders while serving as strategic support to marketing partner programming overall as well as day-to-day integration and coordination
• Assist with the activation of assigned marketing partnership elements to fill contractual obligations as assigned by the Vice President of Activation
• Work closely with Suns productions to pull in game video of partner promotions, drop-ins, screen grabs, etc. for partnership recaps
• Oversee and execute assigned book of business
• Assist with impression data to show partners the value of their Suns/Mercury partnership
• Coordinate and work partner events
• Oversee and work assigned games during the NBA & WNBA Season

What We Need From Our Phoenix Mercury Activation Coordinator:

• Assist with the training of interns, game night promotions preparations, etc.
• Running errands to pick-up and/or drop off items relating to in-game promotion, partner lunches, out of center events, etc.
• Manage both Suns and Mercury entertainers during appearances
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Knowledge of partnership inventory
• Ability to identify partner advertising and elements
• Ability to set up and recap events

Experience/ Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Maintain an Driver’s License
• Experience in brand or partner management in the sports or entertainment industry
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to optimally perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs.
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• Occasional travel from time to time for professional development
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of fulltime benefit options including:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
  • Life and Disability options
  • Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
  • In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• Perks:
  • Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
  • Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
• Visit our Culture page learn more about our culture and work environment

Suns Legacy Partners, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at SLPrecruiting@suns.com