General Manager - University of Rhode Island
On-siteKingston, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the primary liaison between Learfield and the university's Athletics Department, managing the execution of the multimedia rights agreement and ensuring alignment with the school's mission and branding standards. Lead the property team by providing clear direction, coaching, and performance support while achieving revenue goals through integrated sponsorship packages across traditional, digital, and experiential platforms. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop annual budgets, business plans, and forecasts that ensure property-level accountability and financial performance. Represent Learfield in key meetings, campus initiatives, and local events to promote partnership visibility and drive value with university partners, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in sponsorship sales, sports marketing, or related B2B role, with measurable success
- Some prior experience managing others and a desire to grow as a team leader
- Solid understanding of sponsorship strategy, marketing channels (traditional and digital), and activation
- Effective communicator with strong relationship-building and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple teams and work effectively with external partners
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a team-first mindset
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in or around collegiate athletics or higher education
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
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