Manager, Sponsorship Consulting

Job Description:

MKTG S+E is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 years, we've ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment to make something worth noticing, engaging, liking, sharing and remembering. We leverage deep INSIGHTS and our network of seasoned & creative team members to create IMPACT between properties, fans & brands. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.

Job Description:

The Manager, Sponsorship Consulting will have in-depth NFL experience managing strategic, integrated brand marketing and activation campaigns with our roster of clients. You will lead a junior team of experienced marketers in developing, executing, and measuring performance of NFL activation programs. Successful employees will approach unexpected challenges quickly and creatively. You will report into the Director, Sponsorship Consulting.

Responsibilities

• Help manage a team of professionals with an ability to inspire the best work and cultivate careers for rising stars

• Develop client solutions and be able to present to the most senior levels and client organizations

• Establish relationships with client leaders/stakeholders and grow revenue through astute knowledge of cross-selling organizational capabilities

• Collaborate with sanctioning bodies and rightsholders to help develop outstanding marketing partnerships

• Strategize with clients to ensure athlete relationships and contracts are managed/executed

• Write and develop key documents including POV documents to client-ready status

• Negotiate with local and national rightsholders on behalf of clients, securing win-win agreements that surpass client expectations

• Work with internal agency teams and collaborate with partner agencies to create go-to-market strategies.

• Meaningfully contribute to agency new business activities including brainstorming, presentation writing and presentation delivery

• Occasional travel is required, included weekends and occasional holidays

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of sponsorship consulting within the NFL ecosystem and women's sports landscape

• BA/BS in Marketing related field

• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong strategic knowledge in brand marketing developing strategies for consumer brands

• Understanding and experience with the broader sponsorship landscape is helpful (NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA, WNBA, F1, etc.) – specifically NFL and women's sports

• Prior experience/knowledge of customer/retailer landscape with a CPG focus

• Ability to create and present high-level sponsorship concepts to senior client leaders

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Able to produce creative solutions to business and marketing challenges facing our clients

The annual salary range for this position is $59,000-$96,025. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,

• Life insurance,

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,

• 401k,

• Flexible paid time off,

• At least 15 paid holidays per year,

• Paid sick and safe leave, and

• Paid parental leave.

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

Location:

Cincinnati

Brand:

Mktg Sports

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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