Manager, Partnership Marketing

Position:                                         Manager, Partnership Marketing
Department:                                  Corporate Partnerships  
Reporting To:                                 Director, Partnership Marketing
Type:                                                Full-Time, Exempt
Posting Timeline:                          Posting will be closed and no longer accepting applications end of day on Thurs Oct 29, 2026

Our Purpose:
We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community and business partners through world class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans come first, with risk comes reward, great teams can achieve unimaginable results, honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty and driving the business is our responsibility. 

Since the team was awarded in 2018 through to our first puck drop in 2021, the Kraken brand has become one of the most recognized and beloved in the NHL. Playing at Climate Pledge Arena, the most sustainable arena in the world, we want to provide a memorable experience every night and make fans for life. Our joint foundation, One Roof Foundation aims to advance equity and sustainability by increasing opportunities to thrive for our most vulnerable young people and communities. Kraken Community Iceplex serves not only as the official practice facility for the team, but also as a thriving 3-sheet community facility providing skating and hockey programming for all.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring:
The Seattle Kraken aspire to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes everyone. In alignment with this vision, if you don’t meet every job requirement listed—or if you haven’t played ice hockey before or are still learning about the sport—we still encourage you to apply. We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be. One of our core values is ‘Make Us Better’ and we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy.  

If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing: hr@seattlekraken.com.

Team Overview:
The Corporate Partnerships team focuses on the entire journey of developing a corporate partner through the sales funnel and culminating in a high level of service and activation. Our organization prides itself on partners with shared values and blue-chip brands and works hard to deliver a high return on their investment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners, leading the onboarding, planning, execution, and optimization of sponsorship programs across traditional media, digital and social assets, in-arena activations, hospitality, experiential marketing, promotions, and community initiatives
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned partners, building strong relationships and delivering exceptional service while ensuring all contractual commitments are executed accurately, on time, and at the highest standard
• Develop, execute, and measure integrated sponsorship platforms that align partner objectives with Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena business goals. Manage timelines, stakeholder communication, and asset fulfillment to maximize partner value and long-term retention
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments including, but not limited to: Marketing, Game Presentation, Digital, Social Impact, Ticketing, Operations, to deliver innovative and impactful partner programs
• Create and present Proof of Performance reports, mid-season reviews, and end-of-season recap presentations that clearly demonstrate partner value. Track key performance indicators, provide strategic recommendations, and identify opportunities to enhance activation effectiveness and maximize ROI
• Identify opportunities to grow partnership value through strategic recommendations, new activation concepts, emerging platforms, and creative solutions that help partners achieve their business objectives
• Proactively engage with sponsors and internal stakeholders to identify challenges, solve problems, and ensure the Partnership Marketing team consistently exceeds expectations and delivers best-in-class service
• Support partnership renewal efforts by identifying opportunities, preparing recap materials, and demonstrating measurable value and impact
• Assist with game days, special events, partner hospitality programs, community initiatives, and other projects as assigned by leadership

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, sports administration, marketing or another related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the field
• Previous activation and account management experience with a professional sports team and/or sport marketing agency
• Strong personnel management, communication, time management and organizational skills with proven ability to multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to quickly understand brands/partners’ business models and how to grow their business
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and ambiguous environment; handle multiple tasks with the ability to reprioritize and shift priorities quickly

Total Rewards Package

• Compensation:
  • In accordance with Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the expected salary range for this position is $82,000-$87,000. Actual base pay will depend on employee’s experience and other job-related factors permitted by law
  • This role is classified as full-time, exempt (salaried)
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Monthly cell phone stipend

• Benefits & Perks:
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, including premiums for eligible dependents enrolled in the plans
  • Company-paid life insurance and short & long term disability insurance
  • Company-paid employee assistance program and Headspace subscription
  • Flexible spending accounts and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance available
  • Company-paid Orca card
  • 401k (pre-tax and Roth) with Company match up to 4%
  • 10 vacation days, 3 personal holidays, and accrued sick time
  • Minimum 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid parental leave
  • Kraken ticket stipend and employee only pre-sale opportunities to non-Kraken events
  • Discounts at the Kraken Team Stores, Kraken Community Iceplex, 32 Bar & Grill, and other partners
  • Company-wide recognition platform
  • Corporate office located at the Kraken Community Iceplex in Northgate; within walking distance of the Northgate Light Rail Station and Northgate Transit Center; free parking

Working Conditions:

• This role is based on-site in our Seattle office and requires work to be performed in person. However, we do value flexibility as the business will allow and offer occasional opportunities to work from home
• Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.