Manager, Sponsorships

The Sponsorships Manager is responsible for managing a wide range of sponsorship initiatives.  This role will be a direct point of contact for the sponsorship partners, internal Restaurant Support Office teams, and the Restaurant Marketing team.  The Sponsorship Manager will be involved in sponsorships, including research, negotiations and fulfillment in collaboration with the support office and Restaurant Marketing team.  This will include managing sponsorship evaluations, building spreadsheets, developing presentations, coordinating reporting information, and handling budget and invoice reconciliation.Your Impact and Responsibilities:Researches, evaluates, negotiates, and manages sponsorship opportunities that align with the brand’s philosophies and business goalsLeads national and regional sponsorships and supports the Restaurant Marketing team on local partnershipsDevelops and maintains strong business relationships with current and potential sponsorsPartners with internal team members, including Brand Activations, Social and Influencer team, and Creative Services, on contract fulfillmentsManages sponsorship processes and tools and evolves systems to support the brand’s high growth and every changing business needsDevelops sponsorship strategies aligned with the brand’s needs and objectivesIdentifies opportunities to maximize partnerships through campaigns and activationsManages contracting and invoicing for sponsorshipsWorks with partners to ensure timely execution of sponsorship recapsStays current with industry trends and new opportunitiesDevelops presentations and support materials for meetings and training