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Senior Sponsorships Operations Advisor (Hybrid)

American Family Insurance · Madison, WI

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to negotiate or edit a sponsorship contract. What was at stake and how did you handle it?

comfort operating in contract language and willingness to push back on terms without legal training

Tell me about a time your data or recap surprised senior leadership, good or bad. How did you present it?

skill at turning analysis into an honest executive-ready narrative rather than a polished but empty summary

Walk me through how you've coordinated a sponsorship activation across teams like Creative, Media, Social, and Field Marketing. What went wrong and how did you fix it?

cross-functional coordination skill and ability to keep a multi-team project on track without direct authority

Tell me about a sponsorship or partnership relationship where you had to say no to a partner's request. How did you frame it?

diplomacy and confidence in managing external partner expectations against internal constraints

Tell me about a project where the objectives from marketing leadership weren't fully clear at the start. How did you get to a workable plan?

initiative and consulting skill when working with ambiguous direction from stakeholders

Technical

Walk me through a sponsorship budget you owned from start to finish. How did you build it and how did you track spending against it?

whether the candidate has real hands-on budget ownership versus just visibility into someone else's spreadsheet

Describe a sponsorship activation you measured. What KPIs did you use and how did you know if it actually worked?

whether the candidate can connect activation activity to real business outcomes, not just attendance counts

What's your process for building an executive summary of a sponsorship's performance? Who's your audience and what do you leave out?

understanding of how to tailor communication for senior leadership versus operational detail

How do you approach forecasting or reforecasting a sponsorship budget when actual costs come in different from plan?

financial rigor and comfort adjusting plans without losing budget discipline

What marketing or analytics tools have you used to track sponsorship or campaign performance, and how did you turn that data into a recommendation?

practical fluency with data tools versus just familiarity with concepts

Situational

How would you decide which ticket and hospitality assets to allocate to a sales incentive program versus a client entertainment request when supply is limited?

ability to make defensible tradeoffs on scarce high-value assets under competing internal demands

A regional partner activation is underperforming halfway through the season and the partner is asking for more visibility. What do you do?

judgment in balancing partner relationship management against internal budget and resource limits

If you had two moderate-complexity sponsorships and one high-profile one all needing attention in the same week, how would you prioritize your time?

time management and judgment about where senior leadership visibility matters most

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The full job description

As published by American Family Insurance.

Position Compensation Range: $80,000.00 - $131,000.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates. The Senior Sponsorships Operations Advisor supports the Sponsorships Team and Marketing Division by owning budget planning and management, contracted ticket and hospitality asset strategy and execution, and the measurement of results, impact, and value across sponsorship marketing programs. You will provide analysis and assistance to drive budgeting, financial planning, and asset optimization for American Family Insurance’s sports and entertainment partnerships. You will report to the Senior Manager, Sponsorships, Partnerships & Events. In this flex office/home role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from either Madison, WI 53783 or Boston, MA 02110 Internal candidates are encouraged to apply and should review the internal mobility guidelines in the hybrid policy reference guide for more information on potential relocation. Depending on the candidate pool, this position may be filled at a lower level to maintain alignment with experience and qualifications. We will not consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for this position Primary Accountabilities Marketing Sponsorships Portfolio Management • You will act as day-to-day lead for assigned marketing Sponsorships which typically focus on regional, low-medium profile, with some high-profile assignments. • You will develop executive summaries and Sponsorship activation recaps for senior leadership. • You will consult with marketing leadership to assess needs and determine objectives for partnership activations to ensure effective and impactful experiences • You will collaborate with management to oversee and synchronize resources, analyze data and develop recommendations targeting customers, markets and product opportunities and strategies. • You will identify, develop, and manage budgets and plans across assigned Sponsorships. Marketing Activation Planning, Coordination, and Implementation • You will lead the planning and implementation of marketing activations within assigned Sponsorships to ensure alignment with the overall marketing strategy and divisional KPIs. • You will provide logistical support for the Sponsorship related programming while supporting the strategic business objectives as defined by leadership. • You will plan, develop and distribute integrated communications for promotions and/or events; partnering with executive leadership as needed. • You will research and analyze metrics from Sponsorship activations, digital campaigns, and community support initiatives to measure against KPIs and optimize as needed. • You will communicate Sponsorship results with marketing leadership and key partner contacts. • You will collaborate with Media, social media, Digital, Creative, Brand, Advertising, Field Marketing and Creative Agency Teams to bring sponsorships and experiential activations to market. • You will negotiate, review and edit elements of Sponsorship contracts and proposals with support from internal stakeholders and/or external agencies, • You will manage and execute sponsorship assets to support sales incentives and recognition. • You may be required to complete other assignments or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements • Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service • Demonstrated experience developing, executing and communicating consumer facing activations. • Solid knowledge and understanding of budget management concepts. • Solid knowledge and understanding of marketing concepts, strategies, practices and tools. • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple, moderate to complex projects. • Demonstrated experience in planning, data informed planning, analytical thinking, and decision-making. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels regarding marketing topics, objectives and metrics. • Travel requirements up to 10%. Additional Qualifications • Experience supporting a Marketing Sponsorship budget process • Experience delivering executive-ready presentations • Experience analyzing KPIs and presenting actionable insights #LI-Hybrid Additional Information • To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week.  This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth.  At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.  • Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks • Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions • Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation. #LI-RS1

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