Senior Manager / Director, Marketing Strategy and Solutions - Properties

About Excel Sports Management

Excel Sports Management is a premier sports agency representing elite athletes, prominent brands, and key properties. The company's foundation is built on a team of talented professionals renowned for integrity and dedication to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. Excel emphasizes team synergy, cooperation, relationship-building, expansive networks, and innovative ideas to provide forward-thinking solutions that position clients and the agency advantageously.

Position Overview

This role centers on designing integrated sponsorship platforms and proposals tailored for sports teams, leagues, rights holders, and major brands. The Senior Manager / Director will function as the creative core for concept development and brand storytelling, collaborating closely with sales personnel from introduction through deal closure. A keen understanding of brand objectives, genuine alignment identification, narrative creation, data-driven insight integration, platform customization, and oversight of creative deliverables are key responsibilities. Proficiency in copywriting, along with meticulous attention to detail for writing and editing, is vital. The position is based in New York with possible placement in West Hollywood offices.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with clients, leadership, sales teams, creative, analytics, and other departments to produce sales materials for various projects.
• Lead creative ideation alongside sales and creative teams, developing tailored sponsorship packages reflecting property attributes and prospect goals.
• Construct compelling narratives for corporate sales opportunities and craft impactful presentations.
• Prepare, critique, and proofread proposals and presentations ensuring precision, consistency, and grammatical accuracy.
• Engage confidently in client meetings, business pitches, and brand presentations as required.
• Manage team workflows and deadlines, coordinating priorities with leadership.
• Discover and implement new tools and efficiencies to enhance marketing solutions and sales material development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across all levels, serving as a resource within the division.
• Invest in personal and peer development, mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree mandatory.
• Minimum of five years of directly relevant professional experience.
• Proven track record managing multiple projects and clients concurrently.
• Experience in managing personnel with demonstrated leadership and development capabilities.
• Client interaction or project management experience advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong collaborative working style within cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional copywriting, proofreading skills with acute attention to detail.
• Outstanding verbal and presentation communication capabilities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and maintain flexibility.
• Confident leadership in brainstorming and idea generation.
• Excellent project management, organization, and administrative skills.
• Familiarity with sports and entertainment industry dynamics.
• Strong research and analytical expertise, capable of storytelling through data.
• Creative problem-solving orientation.
• Self-motivation and proactive work ethic.
• Positive, culture-building attitude.
• Highly responsive and flexible to work outside regular hours when needed.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $130,000 annually. The position also offers benefits and eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, business sector, and location. Note: This role does not offer sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Excel Sports Management is committed to equal employment opportunity, considering all applicants and employees without discrimination based on age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. This policy encompasses all aspects of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training.