Global Sponsorship Manager, Partnerships & Activation

The National Football League; New York (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Football League is seeking a Manager, Sponsorship to oversee day-to-day partner relationships and activation programs. You will collaborate across Marketing, Events, Community Relations, Media, PR, Brand, and Legal to align initiatives and drive asset development and sales efforts.

The role requires 5-7+ years in sports or agency settings, exceptional relationship management, and strong collaboration and leadership skills. This is an in-office role in New York with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5-7+ years of experience in sports or with agency.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships of 7-9 NFL partners and lead season-long activation programs.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Events, Community Relations, Media, PR, Brand, Legal and other teams to align partner programs.
• Drive partner upsell opportunities including asset development, sales pitches and program execution.
• Supervise and mentor Account Coordinators.
• Support Sponsorship Director on renewals.
• Lead on-site activation at NFL events and oversee partner experiences.

Skills

Client management

Sales

Relationship building

Communication

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Organized

Self-starter

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The National Football League is seeking a Manager, Sponsorship to oversee day-to-day partner relationships and activation programs. You will collaborate across Marketing, Events, Community Relations, Media, PR, Brand, and Legal to align initiatives and drive asset development and sales efforts.

The role requires 5-7+ years in sports or agency settings, exceptional relationship management, and strong collaboration and leadership skills. This is an in-office role in New York with occasional travel.