Manager of Partnerships | Full-Time | Five Flags Center & Grand River Center

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Manager of Partnerships | Full-Time | Five Flags Center & Grand River Center Location US-IA-Dubuque Job Post Information* : Posted Date 2 days ago(7/19/2026 4:51 PM) Job ID 2026-33162 Location Name Five Flags Center Category Partnerships / Sponsorships Type Regular Full-Time Location : Location US-IA-Dubuque Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/ Location : Postal Code 52001 Location : Address 405 Main Street Job Post Information* : Post End Date 10/16/2026 Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.  Position Summary Under the direction of the Vice President of Global Partnerships, the Manager of Partnerships is responsible for aggressively driving new sponsorship and premium seating business, activating sponsor agreements, and maintaining client relationships to achieve department revenue goals for OVG at Five Flags Center and Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. The Manager of Partnerships is primarily responsible for generating revenue through the sale of integrated sponsorships, entitlement spaces, digital advertising, premium seating, and hospitality packages throughout both properties. We are looking for hard-working, intentional, strategic, creative individuals who have a passion for the entertainment and live events industry. Suitable candidates for the role are high-energy individuals with aspirations in sport and business sales. Strong candidates will have experience selling sport and entertainment sponsorships or advertising in the Midwest and possess the capability to work collaboratively with multiple business stakeholders. This role will pay a salary of $60,000 to $70,000 and is commission eligible.Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).This position will remain open until October 16, 2026. About the Venue This position on our Global Partnerships team is located at Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Five Flags Center hosts a variety of events throughout the year, such as concerts, family shows, community events, and comedy acts. The Grand River Center, recognized as one of the 2025 Best Midwest Convention Centers by Northstar Stella Awards, hosts business meetings, conventions, trade shows, banquets, and more events throughout the year. Both venues are community and entertainment hubs of Dubuque. Responsibilities Responsible for growing revenue via new and existing business partnerships and through accomplishing individual and departmental revenue goals.Support the department’s new business sales process from start to finish—identify and manage individual account prospect list, CRM input, relationship development, client objective-based ideation, proposal building, pitching, negotiating, closing, and contract execution.Relentlessly prospect new business weekly to set meetings with qualified prospects, fill the pipeline, and advance business relationships quickly and efficiently.Host and entertain existing and prospective clients during events.Manage ticketing distribution and hospitality for clients.Work with Vice President of Global Partnerships to help develop and execute a strategic plan to drive revenue for OVG and our Dubuque properties.Create and manage high-value, fully integrated advertising and sponsorship packages that are in line with partners’ marketing and business...