Senior Director, Brand Marketing

Excel Sports Management, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Sports Management is hiring a Senior Director, Brand Marketing to lead marketing strategies and client initiatives in the sports and fashion sector. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in sponsorship marketing and showcase strong leadership and creative skills, effectively managing client relationships to maximize opportunities. This role demands a deep understanding of brand marketing and a passion for women's sports, ensuring that innovative strategies are developed and executed to support cosmetic branding efforts across leagues and teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct experience in sponsorship or brand marketing.
• Experience in women's sports or fashion industry preferred.
• Strong account management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of sponsorship activation and marketing initiatives.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Oversee creation of materials supporting sponsorship initiatives.

Skills

Sponsorship marketing

Brand marketing strategy

Account management

Creative ideation

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Position Summary: Excel Sports Management is seeking an experienced Senior Director, Brand Marketing to advise a key corporate client on their sponsorship and sports marketing investments by providing end-to-end solutions, including strategy, negotiation, activation, implementation, and partnership execution. This person will lead the development of league, team and ambassadors strategies, oversee partnership management and execution, and provide expert counsel across key sports territories.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day management of Excel’s Brand Marketing client’s sponsorship activation and marketing initiatives, with a focus on the fashion industry, managing women’s professional basketball portfolio inclusive of league, team and talent management
• Lead relationships with the league’s partnership and activation teams and provide oversight across the broader team & talent portfolio ensuring seamless integration and brand alignment
• Build and maintain positive client relationships that result in enhanced partnerships and increased opportunities for Excel
• Interact daily with clients, their internal creative team and all appropriate agencies to bring ideas to life, maintain consistent storytelling, and manage sponsorship programming initiatives
• Lead the direction and development of integrated marketing strategies including developing creative platforms and new consumer engagement activations ranging from VIP events, styling moments, gifting and game day activations, to content campaigns, and tentpole moments
• Provide portfolio analysis, identifying relevant opportunities that yield strategic recommendations for clients
• Oversee the creation and implementation of materials that support individual sponsorship initiatives, including the development of creative elements, preparing marketing activation presentations and other materials to be distributed to clients
• Build, sustain, manage, and reconcile budgets, along with providing client budget updates along each step of the process
• Manage direct reports, ensuring we’re providing flawless client-service and a second-to-none agency experience
• Manage internal resources and vendors to ensure the highest standard of work is consistently delivered
• Attend and participate in staff events which may include some nights and weekends
• Travel to client events as necessary
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of direct experience in sponsorship marketing or brand marketing strategy and activation at a brand, property or agency
• Experience in basketball, women’s sports, and/or fashion industry is preferred
• Experience developing and implementing sponsorship marketing strategy and activation on behalf of client or company
• Account management expertise, managing day-to-day relationships and deliverables for clients

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Deep understanding of sports marketing (women’s sports is a plus) and account management with brands that have investments across sports
• Background and/or a passion for fashion, with an eye for cultural moments, styling, and storytelling
• Passionate about creative ideation including bringing fresh ideas and collaborative energy to the table, developing, and finishing the job all the way through
• Willing and eager to go above and beyond, help his/her teammates, coachable, curious, inquisitive, flexible, and multi-faceted
• Curious brand marketer that has multi-channel experience across a variety of different disciplines
• Ability to self-start and work within a small team and dynamic organization
• Exceptional communicator (written and oral) who overdelivers and strives to impress everyone around him/her with work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond
• Experience managing day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, and vendors
• Strong sense of ownership, ensuring goals are met and high-level standards are upheld
• Able to think strategically, creatively, and problem-solve independently (and in groups)
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask effectively in fast-paced environments
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and the technical/computer skills to create and deliver client presentations
• Goal-oriented, results-driven and able to maintain composure under pressure
• Able to communicate and connect effectively and personably, recognizing the need to adjust communication style according to the audience
• Proactive and productive, recognizing opportunity and implementing procedures to achieve better job efficiencies
• Driven to increase industry knowledge and work to stay ahead of the curve
• Uncompromised ethics, integrity, and discretion with company and client information
• Engages in internal activities (team building, events, off-sites, etc.) and embraces internal culture
• Ability to travel frequently and work nights, weekends, and holidays

The pay range for this position is $160,000 - $185,000 per year. This position is also eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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