Strategic Sports Partnerships Manager

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Job summary

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in New York (DJEH) is seeking a Manager to support UEG Sports rights and partnerships. You will translate client objectives into compelling sports marketing strategies, manage activations, and lead cross‑functional teams across agencies and partners.

The role requires strong project management, strategic thinking, and relationship leadership to grow our sports marketing practice and deliver high‑quality programs for clients and rights holders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sports marketing, partnerships, or activation.
• Ability to translate client objectives into sports marketing strategies.
• Strong client service and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and workstreams from strategy to launch within time and budget.
• Understand clients' businesses and partnership portfolios to identify opportunities.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact and maintain proactive communications with partners.
• Develop activation ideas integrating brands into sports and communicating key messages.
• Lead day-to-day execution of partnership activations and programs.

Skills

Project management

Client service

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Activation planning

Sports partnerships

Executive communication

Job description

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in New York (DJEH) is seeking a Manager to support UEG Sports rights and partnerships. You will translate client objectives into compelling sports marketing strategies, manage activations, and lead cross‑functional teams across agencies and partners.

The role requires strong project management, strategic thinking, and relationship leadership to grow our sports marketing practice and deliver high‑quality programs for clients and rights holders.