Manager, Marketing Solutions

The role

This person will develop integrated sponsorship platforms and proposals for teams, leagues, rightsholders, and major brands. They will lead creative ideation and brand storytelling while working with sales teams to close deals.

What you will do

• Manage and develop sales materials by working with clients, leadership, sales, creative, and analytics departments
• Lead creative ideation for properties and brand partners to develop customized sponsorship platforms
• Build narratives and structure impactful presentations for corporate sales opportunities
• Use research and insights to develop deep brand understanding and power partnership opportunities
• Write, review, and proofread proposals, presentations, and other documents
• Participate in client-facing meetings, business development pitches, and brand presentations
• Organize team workflows and timelines
• Collaborate with team members and provide insights into marketing and brand trends
• Contribute creative insights and industry-wide partnership case studies
• Identify potential brand clients for the commercial team to target

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of direct, relevant work experience
• Proven ability to be a project lead for multiple projects/clients simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
• Self-confidence in brainstorm organization and individual idea generation
• Excellent project management, organization and administrative skills
• Knowledge and understanding of sports and entertainment industries
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems creatively
• Self-motivated and self-directed

Nice to have

• Client-facing experience
• Project management background
• Experience in sizzle video concept development, including script writing and storyboarding

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for discretionary bonus

Before you apply

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship

About the company

Excel Sports Management is a sports agency representing talent, brands and properties. They focus on team chemistry, collaboration, and innovative solutions.