GPS Strategy & Service, Assistant

Job Description

GPS Strategy & Service, Assistant

Lincoln Union

Phoenix, AZ

Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence, win championships, create sustained success and desire to play a role in creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated GPS Strategy & Service, Assistant to assist the Global Partnership Solutions team with partner/department events, partnership sales pitch process and contractual account fulfillment.

What You Will Do:
• Strategic execution of partnership assets across multiple platforms (e.g. broadcast, signage, creative, marketing, digital, social, etc.)
• Participate in strategic planning to meet partner goals/objectives and identify new and effective solution-based concepts to maximize partnership ROI
• Collaborate with GPS Strategy & Service to execute partner-related events, gameday hospitality, and in-market activations (e.g. develop run of show and manage onsite)
• Responsible for promotion/event proof of performance and creation of formal recaps to be delivered to partners
• Work closely with internal departments and third-party vendors
• Coordinate talent appearances (e.g. Gorilla, Scorch, dancers, emcees, players, alumni)
• Assist GPS Sales initiatives as needed (e.g. renewals, new business pitches)
• Manage department promotional giveaway/gifting inventory
• Regular travel in-market to support department (e.g. vendor/client pickups/drops)

What We Need From Our Strategy & Service, Assistant:
• Strong organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and ability to multitask effectively
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and problem solve
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Experience/ Education Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED
• College degree – BA/BS or equivalent experience (preferred)

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by Strategy & Service, Assistant to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of full-time benefit options including
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• • Life and Disability options
• • Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• • In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• • Perks:
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• • Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
• • Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj340b-18-116-85-12-42 in your application.