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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Manager, Global Marketing Partnerships (NBA)


National Basketball Association

New York, NY
Job Status: Full Time

Manage and grow the development of a key strategic global marketing partnership. Serve as the account lead on all day to day business operations of the partner both domestically and internationally (specifically in the U.S. and Spain).

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops business plan for marketing partner(s)
• Manages the implementation of partner initiatives and promotions
• Provides assistance to partners and their agencies with day-to-day requests
• Works as the point person with internal teams to manage the implementation of partner activation
• Works with manager in the development of partner up-sell opportunities
• Manages business review submissions and written follow-up to partners
• Manages partner requests for premium items, photos and footage and licensing agreements
• Oversees partner pre-event planning and on-site event coordination.
• Develops recap presentations, overviews and other presentations/proposals as well as a post-analysis of each major partner initiative
• Assumes a vital role in expanding the partnership and securing up-sell opportunities
• Consults on business issues and develops recommended solutions
• Develops/maintains deal term and fact sheets for existing partners
• Maintains partner activation budgets
• May manage the execution of special assigned department projects

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
• Client management, strategic planning, business development and event & project management skills
• Strong understanding of sports/entertainment sponsorship including promotions, events, media and contracts
• Excellent business writing and presentation skills as well as written and oral communication skills
• Strong Analytical and Organizational Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of the League

Experience Needed

• 5-7 years in a fast paced business environment
• Sports sponsorship, preferably with client service based experience with agency or sports property
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with a sense of urgency and with demanding timeframes
• Demonstrated ability to manage and cultivate business relationships
• Bachelors Degree

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