Coordinator, Partnership Solutions

Position: Coordinator, Partnership Solutions – Full Time/Non-Exempt

Department: Business Intelligence

Reports to: Senior Manager, Partnership Solutions

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)

Format: In-person

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a student or employment Visa (including, but not limited to F-1, M-1, J-1, H-1B, OPT and/or CPT programs, etc.).

Cardinals Organizational Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what's happening .

Summary:

The Coordinator, Partnership Solutions plays an integral role on the Partnership Solutions team within the Corporate Partnerships department. This team serves as the strategic backbone of the Arizona Cardinals' partnership business – bridging sales, marketing, and activation to create cohesive, high-impact partnership solutions that drive revenue and deliver measurable value for our partners. The Coordinator, Partnership Solutions will support the development, alignment, and execution of partnership platforms by managing inventory, coordinating asset delivery, and assisting in the creation of compelling proposals and partnership concepts. This role will also help ensure seamless collaboration across internal teams and media partner. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about bringing partnership ideas to life - balancing operational excellence with creative problem-solving.

Primary Job Duties:

The Coordinator, Partnership Solutions will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:

• Inventory Management & Trafficking
• Oversee partnership asset inventory within KORE to ensure data accuracy and real-time visibility across systems and dashboards.
• Track and analyze asset performance to guide partnership packaging, identify new revenue opportunities, and inform renewal strategies.
• Anticipate and resolve inventory challenges while identifying opportunities to optimize usage and maximize partner value.
• Asset Strategy & Proposal Development
• Serve as an internal expert on all partnership assets – advising on capabilities, limitations, and best practices for integration.
• Collaborate with Sales and Partnership Solutions leadership to develop tailored, innovative proposals that meet partner objectives and align with organizational goals.
• Ensure deal sheets and proposals accurately reflect available inventory and emerging opportunities for creative alignment across platforms.
• Platform Development & Alignment
• Support the creation and evolution of multi-asset partnership platforms that drive brand storytelling and business impact.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure consistency in strategy, messaging, and execution across all partner activations.
• Contribute to ongoing innovation by identifying new ways to enhance platform integration and audience engagement.
• Media Partnership Management
• Act as a day-to-day liaison for media partners in collaboration with the VP of Partnership Sales.
• Manage all media-related assets, placements, and timelines to ensure campaign delivery aligns with partnership objectives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external media vendors to maximize exposure, efficiency, and integration across campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required (preferably with a major in sports management or sports marketing)
• Experience: 1-2 years' experience in a professional sports team environment supporting data analytics and insights, reporting, and audience identification preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize simultaneous requests, manage laterally and upwards, all with a professional and courteous attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, consultants, and vendors
• Excellent business communication skills
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and drive to improve
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.

Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Daily free lunch
• Complimentary season tickets
• Subsidized gym memberships

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is 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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