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Director, Sponsorship and Media Sales
NFL
New York, NY, United States
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Position Type
Full-Time Regular
Experience & Education Requirements
College Degree, MBA preferred
Job Description
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• 10-15 years working with in the sports industry or Brands including experience in Brand Strategy & Positioning, Integrated Marketing Planning & Execution, Sponsorship Activation, Negotiation, Research, Analytics and Media
• A strong preference will be given to candidates with client-side experience or agency/league/team experience.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
• Responsible for management of multiple client relationships including corporate sponsors, multiple agencies and marketing teams
• Strategize and collaborate with sponsors, agencies and internal stakeholders to create fully integrated NFL themed marketing programs keeping partner goals and NFL parameters top of mind
• Responsible for selling the League's key initiatives and fan development programs
• Responsible for annual incremental dollar growth within sponsorship department by upselling current sponsors on NFL controlled assets
• Responsible for sponsor renewals including, but not limited to, monitoring existing partner ROI, competitor analysis, and category trends
• Expert in appropriate sponsor business categories and ability to work with NFL New Business team as a category expert to help close new deals
• Manage sponsor activation and hospitality at all NFL events
SPECIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Strong brand marketer with understanding of partner categories, business and the sports/entertainment industry
• Excellent communication skills and client service mentality with strong sales and presentation skills
• Capacity for creative and innovative thinking
• Leader and self starter with the ability to manage time, prioritize work and manage a team of multiple sponsor service staff members
• Team player with strong cross-functional skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment