Manager, Corporate Consulting - Sponsorship Strategy

Position:              Manager, Corporate Consulting

Location:             Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY

Company Background: 

Founded in 1994, Genesco Sports Enterprises (GSE) is a sports marketing consulting agency exclusively representing brands in the development and activation of their global sports sponsorship strategies. We are headquartered in Dallas, TX with offices across the country including New York, Charlotte and Los Angeles.

Job Description:

Genesco Sports Enterprises is looking for an innovative, results-oriented, self-motivated individual to become part of the GSE Team. This person will be responsible for day-to-day support and management of a top-tier client’s sports-related programming and marketing initiatives. This person will work closely with our clients, sports properties, athletes and third parties to activate programming across the NFL, U.S. Soccer and others, with a primary focus on development and execution of co-marketing programs across all Client sponsored properties.

Responsibilities:

·      Lead strategy, development and sell-in of co-branded campaigns, events and activations, working with broader GSE account team, Client and supporting agency partners

·      Lead the execution of Client co-branded programs, contractual assets, promotions & experiential activations of select properties and events

• Navigate property rules around pass-through rights and regulations to ensure timely Client / property feedback, including how to leverage any property and athlete pass-through rights

·      Support ideation, approval and integration of Client’s brand partnerships into sponsored programs

• Develop relevant informational documents that outline the rules and guidelines of property activation with all eligible pass-through partners

·      Lead the management and tracking of assets and budgets for assigned properties and Client partners

·      Support general account management, projects, events and other ad-hoc needs across all Client properties

·      Prepare strategy, activation plans and recap presentations for meetings internally and externally

• Traffic creative approvals for leagues/teams/athletes working with Client, and co-marketing partners  
• Support recommendation, negotiation and management of talent deals for all co-branded Client programs

·      Lead fulfillment and designated responsibilities at co-branded activations during events

·      Assist with evaluating team sponsorship proposals and renewals as requested

Qualities required for role:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 3-6 years related work experience
• Experience working with sports sponsorships required - NFL or U.S. Soccer experience preferred
• Positive, solutions-oriented attitude with strong work ethic is a must
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and follow-through

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Power Point & Excel skills are strictly required

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Outgoing personality and friendly client/customer-service demeanor
• Ability to lift at least 25lbs
• Ability to travel up to 25% (including weekend and holiday events)
• Hybrid role with 4 days on-site in local GSE office per week

Compensation:

·      Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience

·      Full benefits

No Relocation Provided