VP, Brand Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Excel-Sports-Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Excel Sports Management, based in New York, is seeking a VP of Business Development to lead the Brand Marketing growth agenda. You will own the pipeline from prospecting through close, shape go-to-market strategy, and position the agency as the indispensable partner for brands seeking integrated sports marketing programs.

You’ll advise senior stakeholders, drive revenue targets, and collaborate across strategy, creative, talent, and analytics to win high-impact engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in sponsorship marketing, brand marketing strategy, or agency business development.
• Proven track record of securing revenue growth and new client acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Lead Excel Brand Marketing's business development, owning pipeline growth from prospecting to close.
• Shape go-to-market strategy and guide RFP responses and client pitches.
• Maintain executive relationships with brands, properties, and agencies to grow revenue.
• Oversee cross-functional coordination across strategy, creative, production, and analytics.

Skills

Sponsorship marketing

Brand marketing strategy

Executive presence

Relationship building

Sales and pipeline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Excel Sports Management, based in New York, is seeking a VP of Business Development to lead the Brand Marketing growth agenda. You will own the pipeline from prospecting through close, shape go-to-market strategy, and position the agency as the indispensable partner for brands seeking integrated sports marketing programs.

You’ll advise senior stakeholders, drive revenue targets, and collaborate across strategy, creative, talent, and analytics to win high-impact engagements.