Manager, Marketing Solutions

• →Works collaboratively with our clients, leadership, sales executives, creative services, analytics, and other key departments to manage and develop the sales materials required for every project;
• →Lead the creative ideation process for properties and brand partners, in conjunction with the sales team, developing customized sponsorship platforms and packages based on the property characteristics and the priorities of the prospect;
• →Build narratives/storylines for corporate sales opportunities and structures impactful presentations that will bring the partnership essence to life
• →Understands how to use research and insights to power a partnership opportunity and develop deep brand understanding;
• →Writes, reviews, and proofreads proposals, presentations, and other documents with extraordinary attention to detail, consistency, and grammar;
• →Participates in client-facing meetings, business development pitches, and brand presentations with confidence, comfort, and ease, as needed;
• →Organizes team workflows and timelines, while managing up to team leaders on priorities;
• →Collaborates with team members at all levels, serving as an essential resource across the division, and provides insights into specific marketing and brand trends;
• →Contributes to the wider team with creative insights, industry-wide partnership case studies and is able to identify potential brand clients for the wider commercial team to target as prospects
• →Bring a great deal of understanding into how brands benefit from sponsorship across the European sports and entertainment landscape.
• →Possesses a network of relationships at creative, advertising and marketing agencies within UK and/or Europe.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• 3+ years of direct, relevant work experience;
• Proven ability to be a project lead for multiple projects/clients simultaneously.
• Client-facing experience or a project management background is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment;
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects while being responsive to the needs of the division and peers, be able to prioritize effectively and exercise flexibility as needed;
• Self-confidence in both brainstorm organization and individual idea generation;
• Excellent project management, organization and administrative skills;
• Experience in sizzle video concept development, inclusive of script writing and storyboarding, is a plus;
• Knowledge and understanding of sports and entertainment industries;
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to tell a story through data;
• Ability to identify and solve problems creatively;
• Self-motivated and self-directed;
• Positive outlook and culture builder;
• Highly responsive and accessible, with the flexibility to work nights and weekends if needed.

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