PGA of America

RESPONSIBILITES

• Support the Account Manager and Senior Director of Partnerships on the day-to-day management of key Association corporate partners, while acting as general support for the Partnership Development team.

• Work closely with the Account Manager to develop long-term strategies related to each partner as well as day-to-day contractual obligations.

• Interface with clients and their respective agencies (when applicable) to assist with partnership development, enhance activation(s) and deliver on commitments to help ensure renewal.

• Assist with partner activation efforts that meet the PGA’s mission of serving the member and growing the game.

• Lead recording of meetings, both internal/external, while supporting logistics of local and national marketing programs, partner status reports/calls, and management of national partner outing platform.

• Review proposed marketing materials submitted by partners to ensure they are effective are in keeping with trademark, brand, and designation guidelines, as well as the Association’s integrity, and help drive PGA brand recognition.

• Assist in managing logistics and details across key events – including but not limited to the annual partner summit, year to go celebrations, event specific events, and receptions, and send company-wide invitations.

• Assist manager with scheduling meetings, agendas for planning meetings, and expected to take thorough recap notes of each partner or team call.

• Provide initial draft versions of internal and external-facing documents, including but not limited to event recaps and annual marketing plans.

• Assist in the new business and contract renewal process by creating contract summaries for each applicable corporate partner and sharing the contents with internal parties (finance, Championships, etc.).

• Assist sales team with updating new business pipeline reports and sales documents.

• Assist with planning and managing events tailored to new business prospects.

• Create purchase orders and payment requisitions for Partnership Development and purchases and/or contracts.

• Manage ancillary responsibilities for Partnership Management team, including but not limited to contractual partner media budgets/deliverables, PGA.org upkeep, and weekly/monthly Member communication on behalf of partners, etc.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Job Knowledge/Technology: Must have knowledge of managing multiple priorities, in a multi-functional work environment. Knowledge of marketing principles and practices and possess the ability to interact, collaborate and build relationships with various departments within PGA of America and established partners. Must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a general knowledge of the game. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

• Judgment: Makes sound decisions; bases decisions on fact rather than emotion; analyzes problems skillfully; uses logic to reach solutions.

• Initiative: Plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares problems or opportunities in advance and undertakes additional responsibilities. Responds to situations as they arise with minimal supervision and creates solutions to problems.

• Communication: Writes and speaks effectively; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with others using all means of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.

• Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking: The ability to see the “big picture” in complex situations by linking information or by considering an abstract or longer-term perspective; ability to break down a problem, situation or process into its component parts; ability to understand the nature of those parts and their relationship to one another; ability to make thoughtful decisions in situations of uncertainty or risk.

• Organization: The ability to manage multiple projects and determine project urgency in a practical way. Manage transition from task to task effectively.

• Resourcefulness: The ability to identify opportunities to use resources that are already available or are easy/inexpensive to obtain; ability to consider the surrounding environment before making costly decisions; ability to use imagination and creativity to navigate difficult situations.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works harmoniously with others to get a job done, responds positively to instructions and procedures and can work well with staff while maintaining relationships, which breed productive disagreement and debate.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Including, but not limited to, the following:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related major.

• One year of experience in marketing, sales and/or promotions.

• Sports and/or entertainment experience preferred but not mandatory.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Ability to travel up to 25%.