Sr. Sponsorships Manager (Sports Sponsorship)

Role:           Sr. Sponsorships Manager, Executive Hospitality

Location:    Bellevue, WA

Duration:    07-20-2026 to 07-19-2027

Job description:

·       The Sr. Sponsorship Manager, Executive Hospitality, will lead the planning, development and execution of Client’s C-level hospitality and executive engagement programs across priority strategic sponsorship platforms and tentpole moments.

·       This role is responsible for translating business objectives and executive priorities into thoughtfully curated, high-touch experiences that strengthen relationships and drive business outcomes with enterprise partners and customers, industry leaders, and influential media.

·       This role will oversee the full lifecycle of executive hospitality programs.  From guest strategy and experience design to cross-functional coordination and performance tracking; ensuring each engagement is strategically aligned and flawlessly delivered.

·       The role includes executive and media hosting at major tentpoles as well as support of long-term planning for global platforms such as LA28, operating with discretion in highly visible environments.

Key Responsibilities

·       Lead the development and execution of C-level and media hospitality programs across priority sponsorship tentpoles, ensuring alignment to defined business objectives and executive priorities.

·       Translate enterprise relationship goals into curated guest strategies and bespoke executive engagement experiences that drive meaningful connection, business outcomes, and influence.

·       Own end-to-end program management for executive-hosted engagements, including experience design, executive briefings, run-of-show creation, budget management, and onsite leadership.

·       Partner with Sales and Executive stakeholders to recommend guest prioritization and ensure hosting supports relationship progression and measurable business impact.

·       Support long-term planning and execution for global platforms, including LA28, by developing integrated hospitality plans and coordinating cross-functional workstreams.

·       Serve as senior lead for executive and media hosting at tentpole programs, ensuring white-glove standards, discretion, and operational excellence.

·       Oversee agency partners, vendors, venues, and hospitality providers, managing scope, budgets, timelines, and delivery standards.

·       Track and report program KPIs, guest engagement outcomes, and post-event insights to inform continuous improvement and leadership visibility.

·       Partner closely with Communications and PR teams to integrate executive visibility and media engagement into hospitality programming.

·       Continuously refine executive hospitality processes, experience standards, and cross-functional coordination to elevate program consistency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

·       6+ years of experience in executive hospitality, strategic events, sponsorship marketing, communications, or related field.

·       Proven experience designing and executing high-touch, C-suite–level engagement programs.

·       Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in highly visible, executive-facing environments with discretion and professionalism.

·       Strong cross-functional leadership skills with experience partnering across Marketing, Communications, PR, Sales, and Executive teams.

·       Exceptional organizational and program management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.

·       Experience managing agencies, vendors, and premium hospitality partners.

·       Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, and performance tracking.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the development of executive briefings and presentations.

·       Strategic mindset with strong relationship management skills and attention to detail.

·       Strong ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and cross-functional inputs

Education/Experience: 

·       8+ years of relevant experience (brand marketing, sponsorship marketing, premium hospitality, agency, or enterprise engagement environments).

·       Experience working within large-scale enterprise organizations preferred.

·       General understanding of the North American sports and sponsorship landscape.

·       Familiarity with the wireless/technology industry and partnership integrations preferred.

·       Experience utilizing program management and workflow tools (e.g., Asana, Airtable, Smartsheet, Monday.com) to drive cross-functional coordination and program visibility.

Travel

·       Ability to attend sponsorship partner meetings and events, which may include holidays and/or workweeks exceeding 40 hours.

·       Willingness to travel up to 25% annually.