Job Description

Do you have the keen ability to develop a curated strategy and communicate a clear visual storyline? Can you spark an emotional connection with our clientele and leverage the power of sports to create a strong narrative? As a brand storyteller, the MANAGER, PARTNER SOLUTIONS position will turn business and revenue needs into compelling marketing and sponsorship solutions. Your ability to creatively develop strategic client opportunities as well as manage multiple, simultaneous projects will be invaluable.  Join our brand-new Americas Partner Solutions team to help grow ad sales solutions using strategic sponsorship approaches.

The Manager, Partner Solutions is a member of the U.S. Commercial Sales and Business Development team. Based in SPORTFIVE’s New York City office, this department leads revenue generation across several U.S. business units including, but not limited to Digital & Social, Experiential Marketing/Event Production, Golf Consulting, Golf Events, Content/Media Development, and Talent Representation. Additionally, the U.S. Commercial Sales and Business Development team is an important member of SPORTFIVE’s extensive global sales network.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create sports and entertainment marketing partnership solutions to achieve client needs and generate revenue on behalf of SPORTFIVE
• Develop sales-facing presentations that effectively communicate strategic sponsorship approaches using research, analytics, and partnership marketing solution best practices
• Work closely with, and report to, the Director, Partner Solutions to create strategic sales/pitch offerings as well as the Manager, Creative Design to streamline proposal development
• Work closely with the U.S. Commercial Sales and Business Development team to develop creative marketing partnership solutions
• Work closely with SPORTFIVE’s current and prospective clients, including, but no limited to leagues, governing bodies, corporations, agencies, and media entities
• Provide solutions for account managers and revenue generators throughout the U.S. and globally
• Understand the latest trends, best practices, and partnership asses in the sports and entertainment industry – including, but not limited to all media forms, intellectual property development, activation, research, and consumer insights

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four (4) + years of experience creating and managing sponsorship marketing platforms and client solutions
• Experience in developing sellable strategies and content such as: branded content and activation concepts
• Track record of working directly with salespeople in the sports and entertainment industry
• Visual storyteller with a proficiency in presentation/deck development in PowerPoint
• Understanding of all social media platforms including emerging platforms
• Demonstrated experience in developing cutting-edge sponsorship marketing campaigns with brands and endorsers, preferably in sports and entertainment
• Experience working across multiple business units
• Extensive project management and organizational skills
• Understanding of research and effective uses of consumer insights
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self-starter and able to work independently

Company Description

SPORTFIVE utilizes the unique emotional power of sports to create and enable pioneering partnerships in sports. By delivering responsible commercialization, full-service-solutions and long-term value for all stakeholders in sports, SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rightsholders, media platforms and fans by leveraging a global network paired with decades of experience and innovative spirit. As market leader and with customer centricity and vast data intelligence at its core, SPORTFIVE often leads the sports business into the future through its innovative digital solutions and thereby always aims to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports. SPORTFIVE operates as an international sports business and marketing agency with a global mindset and network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries around the world, active in football, golf, esports, motorsport, handball, tennis, American football and many more.