Sr. Manager/Director, Marketing Strategy and Solutions, Properties

Global Sports Jobs Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Excel Sports Management is seeking a seasoned sponsorship content lead based in New York or West Hollywood to develop integrated sponsorship platforms and compelling proposals.

You will work with sales, creative services, analytics and leadership to craft narratives, manage multiple projects, and present to clients. The role emphasizes collaboration, copywriting excellence, and strategic storytelling across sports partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of direct, relevant work experience.
• Proven ability to act as project lead for multiple projects and clients.
• Experience managing individuals and inspiring their growth and development.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Clear and effective copywriting and proofreading abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while prioritising effectively and exercising flexibility.
• Self-motivated and self-directed; positive culture builder.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, leadership, sales, creative services, analytics and other key departments to develop the sales materials required for every project.
• Lead the creative ideation process for properties and brand partners, developing customised sponsorship platforms and packages.
• Build narratives and storylines for corporate sales opportunities and structure impactful presentations.
• Write, review and proofread proposals, presentations and other documents with extraordinary attention to detail.
• Participate in client-facing meetings, business development pitches and brand presentations as needed.
• Organise team workflows and timelines while managing priorities with team leaders.
• Identify new tools and efficiencies to benefit the marketing solutions team and speed up material development.
• Collaborate with team members at all levels, serving as an essential resource across the division.
• Invest in personal growth and support peers and junior team members.

Skills

Copywriting

Proofreading

Presentation skills

Project management

Leadership

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Storytelling

Research & analytics

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

This position is primarily responsible for developing integrated sponsorship platforms and proposals for teams, leagues, rightsholders and major brands. The role holder acts as a central hub for idea generation and brand storytelling, working alongside the relevant salesperson to take a deal from introductory call through to close. They interpret a brand's objectives, identify authentic alignment, build a narrative and oversee the creative development of all deliverables. The role sits within the marketing solutions team and works closely with clients, leadership, sales executives, creative services and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with clients, leadership, sales executives, creative services, analytics and other key departments to manage and develop the sales materials required for every project.
• Lead the creative ideation process for properties and brand partners, in conjunction with the sales and creative teams, developing customised sponsorship platforms and packages based on property characteristics and prospect priorities.
• Build narratives and storylines for corporate sales opportunities and structure impactful presentations.
• Write, review and proofread proposals, presentations and other documents with extraordinary attention to detail, consistency and grammar.
• Participate in client-facing meetings, business development pitches and brand presentations as needed.
• Organise team workflows and timelines while managing up to team leaders on priorities.
• Identify new tools and efficiencies to benefit the marketing solutions team and optimise the quality and speed of materials developed for the properties sales team.
• Collaborate with team members at all levels, serving as an essential resource across the division.
• Invest in personal growth and development while championing the growth of peers and junior team members.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of direct, relevant work experience.
• Proven ability to act as project lead for multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Experience managing individuals, with the ability to inspire their growth and development.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Clear and effective copywriting and proofreading abilities, with high attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while remaining responsive to the needs of the division and peers, prioritising effectively and exercising flexibility as needed.
• Self-confidence in both brainstorm organisation and individual idea generation.
• Excellent project management, organisation and administrative skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the sports and entertainment industries.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to tell a story through data.
• Ability to identify and solve problems creatively.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Positive outlook and culture builder.

Preferred Skills

• Client-facing experience or a project management background is a plus.

Workplace

• This role can be based in either the New York or West Hollywood office.

Salary

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

Benefits & Perks

• This position is eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus.

About the Company

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties.