Partnership Marketing Manager, Americas
City Football Group
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
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Based in New York City, this full-time, permanent role will help drive the activation and growth of Manchester City’s partnership portfolio across the Americas. You will connect global partners to the Club’s rights and assets, shape integrated campaigns that create value for fans and partners, and support the development of scalable marketing platforms that can be used across the region.
Who We Are
Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.
Within our Partnership Marketing and Operations team, we work across regions to bring Manchester City’s partnerships to life in ways that feel authentic, commercially effective and memorable for fans. We collaborate closely with colleagues across City Football Group to build scalable marketing platforms, create high-quality partner experiences and grow the impact of our partnership portfolio in the Americas.
The Role
This role is central to how Manchester City activates and grows its partnership portfolio across the Americas. You will help ensure partners clearly understand the value of their rights, while creating opportunities that bring those rights to life through thoughtful, integrated marketing activity.
Working closely with partners, agencies and regional offices, you will build trusted relationships and support the delivery of campaigns that reflect each partner’s brand and business goals. From educating partners on their rights to identifying new activation ideas, you will help turn strategy into practical, high-impact delivery.
You will also work across City Football Group to shape scalable platforms, align stakeholders and monitor performance so that partner activity continues to improve over time. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys collaboration, takes ownership of delivery and can move confidently between planning, activation and evaluation. Domestic and international travel may be required.
What You’ll Bring
⚽Experience in partnership marketing, sponsorship, brand marketing or a related agency or commercial environment.
⚽Proven ability to build and manage partner, brand or agency relationships with a clear understanding of business objectives.
⚽Experience developing integrated marketing campaigns or activations across multiple touchpoints.
⚽Ability to work collaboratively across global teams and balance input from a range of stakeholders.
⚽Comfortable managing projects from concept through delivery with a proactive, practical approach to problem-solving.
⚽Experience using performance insight or reporting to evaluate activity and inform future improvements.
Why Choose Us
Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.
As part of our team, you will have access to a choice of medical plans, alongside dental and vision coverage. We also provide employer-funded life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees can also choose additional accident and critical illness insurance.
You can save for your future through our Fidelity 401(k) plan, with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of salary you contribute and 50% of the next 2%. Depending on the benefit options you select, you may also have access to a Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account, helping you set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Compensation
This exempt position offers an estimated annual base salary range of $75,000 to $85,000.
Final compensation offers are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including demonstrated skill set, depth of relevant experience and other role-specific considerations. We welcome open and transparent conversations about compensation during our initial discussions.
How To Apply
If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by Wednesday August 19. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.
We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any resumes submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.
Equal Opportunities
City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contacthiring@cityfootball.comand we will be happy to help.
All CFG recruitment communications originate from @cityfootball.com email addresses. If you receive communications from Gmail, Outlook.com or other personal email services claiming to represent CFG, please verify with the hiring team. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK-based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.
Who We Are
Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.
Within our Partnership Marketing and Operations team, we work across regions to bring Manchester City’s partnerships to life in ways that feel authentic, commercially effective and memorable for fans. We collaborate closely with colleagues across City Football Group to build scalable marketing platforms, create high-quality partner experiences and grow the impact of our partnership portfolio in the Americas.
The Role
This role is central to how Manchester City activates and grows its partnership portfolio across the Americas. You will help ensure partners clearly understand the value of their rights, while creating opportunities that bring those rights to life through thoughtful, integrated marketing activity.
Working closely with partners, agencies and regional offices, you will build trusted relationships and support the delivery of campaigns that reflect each partner’s brand and business goals. From educating partners on their rights to identifying new activation ideas, you will help turn strategy into practical, high-impact delivery.
You will also work across City Football Group to shape scalable platforms, align stakeholders and monitor performance so that partner activity continues to improve over time. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys collaboration, takes ownership of delivery and can move confidently between planning, activation and evaluation. Domestic and international travel may be required.
What You’ll Bring
⚽Experience in partnership marketing, sponsorship, brand marketing or a related agency or commercial environment.
⚽Proven ability to build and manage partner, brand or agency relationships with a clear understanding of business objectives.
⚽Experience developing integrated marketing campaigns or activations across multiple touchpoints.
⚽Ability to work collaboratively across global teams and balance input from a range of stakeholders.
⚽Comfortable managing projects from concept through delivery with a proactive, practical approach to problem-solving.
⚽Experience using performance insight or reporting to evaluate activity and inform future improvements.
Why Choose Us
Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.
As part of our team, you will have access to a choice of medical plans, alongside dental and vision coverage. We also provide employer-funded life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees can also choose additional accident and critical illness insurance.
You can save for your future through our Fidelity 401(k) plan, with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of salary you contribute and 50% of the next 2%. Depending on the benefit options you select, you may also have access to a Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account, helping you set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Compensation
This exempt position offers an estimated annual base salary range of $75,000 to $85,000.
Final compensation offers are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including demonstrated skill set, depth of relevant experience and other role-specific considerations. We welcome open and transparent conversations about compensation during our initial discussions.
How To Apply
If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by Wednesday August 19. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.
We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any resumes submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.
Equal Opportunities
City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contacthiring@cityfootball.comand we will be happy to help.
All CFG recruitment communications originate from @cityfootball.com email addresses. If you receive communications from Gmail, Outlook.com or other personal email services claiming to represent CFG, please verify with the hiring team. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK-based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.