Manager, Global Sponsorship

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

Job summary

The National Football League (NFL) seeks a Manager, Sponsorship to lead day-to-day relationships with league partners, manage activations, strategy, and creative development, and work across the League to support partner initiatives.

Based in New York, this full-time role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5–7+ years in sports or agency settings, and strong sales and client-management skills. The position emphasizes onsite activation leadership at NFL events and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5–7+ years of experience in sports or with agency.
• Client management experience or sales capability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship with NFL partners and plan season-long activation programs.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Events, Community Relations, Media, PR, Brand, Legal to align partner programs.
• Oversee assets development, upsell opportunities, and program execution.
• Manage Account Coordinators and support renewals.
• Act as on-site activation lead at NFL events.
• Lead cross-department projects to secure partner deliverables for events.
• Build relationships with partner contacts including hosting at NFL events.
• Support the Global business of the NFL.

Skills

Client management

Sales / Revenue generation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree
• Client management experience

The Manager, Sponsorship is part of the Global partnerships team that manages and executes League sponsorship deals and relationships. The specific duties essential for this role are to manage the day to day relationships of League partners including all activations, strategy, planning, creative and work across the League to support initiatives with our partners. The position also requires sales skills and asset creation/development with execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship with 7-9 NFL partners; responsible for strategic planning of season-long activation programs, day to day partner activations and contractual deliverables
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders (including Marketing, Events, Community Relations, Media, PR, Brand, Legal etc.) to align partner programs and League initiatives
• Responsible for partner upsell opportunities including asset development, sales pitch and program execution
• Manage account Coordinators
• Support the Sponsorship Director on renewals
• Act as the on-site activation lead at NFL events, including oversight of experiential activations and partner experiences
• Serve as cross departmental project manager lead on specific projects to secure and execute partner deliverables (Pro Bowl, Honors, Kickoff, etc)
• Build and develop relationships with partner contacts, including client hosting at NFL events
• All responsibilities include supporting Global business of the NFL

Required Qualifications

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

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Sports Sponsorship background
• League or Club experience
• Client management experience
• Sales/Revenue generation
• Additional language proficiency preferred
• Self-starter with strong work ethic
• Team player
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solver
• Creative thinker
• Good with time management
• Organized

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Work could exceed 40 hours per week
• This position is based in our New York office full-time when not traveling
• Some weekend/global travel work for hosting clients
• Travel around planning and executing events…25% of time

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Salary

$95,000—$110,000 USD

Benefits Information

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Who We Are

NFL Core Values

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

Who You Are

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset