Partner Management

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

Position Summary:
This position will service key strategic NBA marketing partner relationships. This person will focus on the activation and optimization of various global marketing partner accounts.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist in the fulfillment of partners' full sponsorship portfolios across NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League, Basketball Africa League (BAL) and/or USA Basketball (USAB) properties
• Build effective working relationships and strong consensus with key NBA constituencies including: sub-departments within Global Partnerships, Events, Media, Content, Public Relations, Legal, Licensing, Social Impact, Team Marketing & Business Operations, Player Marketing, and Live Programming & Entertainment
• Manage day-to-day partner activation processes, including: activation planning and approvals, promotional development, media planning, financials, advertising creation and approval, event coordination and results tracking which will require collaboration across multiple departments
• Develop and leverage strong relationships and build credibility with external partners and their lead agencies
• Serve as day-to-day contact on partnership matters ranging from contractual deliverables to activation strategy
• Manage budgets and expenses for marketing partners including assisting in the annual budget planning process; this includes fluency in our financial reporting and pipeline management system
• Provide partnership expertise in the comprehension of contractual elements and understanding of partners' marketing/business goals, objectives, target audience and competitors
• Execute against partnership goals and success metrics, implement a measurement system and plan for monitoring effectiveness and providing regular reporting
• Assist in global coordination of partner benefits at international events
• Support in identification of areas of opportunity and develop upsell proposals for partners throughout the season
• Take on role of supporting larger department initiatives, i.e. managing yearly partner touch points, or becoming a GP liaison to another department in the organization

Required Education/Professional Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years professional experience in relevant field (marketing, advertising, account management, or brand management)
• Prior experience supporting internal and external relationships, developing presentations and thinking creatively, a strong plus
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing preferred or relevant experience

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:

• Presentation skills, including the ability to lead discussions and interact with senior executives (internally and externally)
• Strong business writing/written communication skills
• Relationship management skills both internally and externally, adapting to various personalities and working styles!
• Strategic thinker - able to execute partner strategy
• Strong financial and analytical skills; ability to create internal and external reports
• Must be highly motivated, proactive, self-starter with high energy and team spirit
• Solid understanding of sponsorship activation including events, media, marketing rights, content, etc.
• Ability to forecast issues in projects, troubleshoot, and problem solve with internal constituents and external partners
• Enjoys fast paced and challenging work environment!
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Salary Range: $87,000 - $100,000

Job Posting Title: Associate Manager

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA's own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.