Manager, Brand Marketing

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 Manager, Brand Marketing to advise corporate clients on their sponsorship and sports marketing investments by providing end-to-end solutions, including strategy, negotiation, activation, implementation, event management and measurement. The ideal candidate will support the Excel Brand Marketing team across targeted clients, events, and new business efforts. This person will create meaningful, strategic, and inspiring brand concepts, ideas, stories, and experiences for our clients.

Responsibilities:Manages the day-to-day progress of Excel's Brand Marketing clients' sponsorship activation and marketing initiativesBuilds and maintains positive client relationships that result in enhanced partnerships and increased opportunities for ExcelInteracts daily with clients and all appropriate agencies/properties to manage sponsorship programming initiativesProvides portfolio analysis, identifying relevant opportunities that yield strategic recommendations for clientsManages client-vendor relationships and coordinates necessary activation deliverables on behalf of clientsCreates activation briefs, recaps, event itineraries and staff plansPlans and leads client status calls which include scheduling and preparing agendas or status documentsWorks with the team to develop integrated marketing and activation recommendations (social, digital, traditional media, experiential, PR, events, etc.)Manages 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 clientsCoordinates the acquisition of relevant results to be used in generating sponsorship recap reportsBuilds, sustains, manages, and reconciles budgets, along with providing client budget updates along each step of the processManages internal resources and vendors to ensure the highest standard of work product is consistently deliveredConducts desk research and analysis to gain a greater knowledge of businesses and industries in order to create the best opportunities for our clientsAttends and participates in staff events which may include some nights and weekendsAll other duties as assignedQualifications:

Required

Bachelor's degree required4-5 years of direct experience in sponsorship, sports marketing, or other relevant industry experienceExperience developing and implementing sponsorship marketing strategies and activations on behalf of clients or companiesSports marketing and agency experience managing day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, and leading a teamKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Passionate about creative ideation, developing, and finishing the job all the way throughWilling and eager to go above and beyond, help his/her teammates, coachable, curious, inquisitive, flexible, and multi-facetedCurious brand marketer that has multi-channel experience across a variety of different disciplinesAbility to self-start and work within a small team and dynamic organizationExceptional communicator (written and oral) who overdelivers and strives to impress everyone around him/her with work ethic and willingness to go above and beyondExperience managing day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, and vendorsStrong sense of ownership, ensuring goals are met and high-level standards are upheldAble to think strategically, creatively, and problem-solve independently (and in groups)Excellent time management and ability to multitask effectively in fast-paced environmentsProficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and the technical/computer skills to create and deliver client presentationsGoal-oriented, results-driven and able to maintain composure under pressureAble to communicate and connect effectively and personably, recognizing the need to adjust communication style according to the audienceProactive and productive, recognizing opportunity and implementing procedures to achieve better job efficienciesDriven to increase industry knowledge and work to stay ahead of the curveUncompromised ethics, integrity, and discretion with company and client informationEngages in internal activities (team building, events, off-sites, etc.) and embraces internal cultureAbility to travel frequently and work nights, weekends, and holidays

The pay range for this position is $80,000 - $87,500 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.