Director, Marketing Strategy and Solutions

Excel Sports Management•West Hollywood, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Excel Sports Management is seeking a Director, Marketing Strategy and Solutions to develop integrated sponsorship platforms and proposals for teams, leagues, rightsholders, and major brands. This individual will be a central hub for idea generation and brand storytelling, working with sales teams to close deals. The ideal candidate will understand brand objectives, identify authentic alignment, develop narratives, integrate insights, customize platforms, and oversee creative development. Strong copywriting, proofreading, and editing skills are essential for daily tasks and providing feedback to teammates. This role can be based in either the New York or West Hollywood offices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
At least 7+ years of direct, relevant work experience
Proven ability to be a project lead for multiple projects/clients simultaneously
Experience managing individuals with the ability to inspire their growth and development
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly-collaborative environment
Clear and effective copywriting and proofreading abilities, with high attention to detail
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
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

Nice To Haves

Client-facing experience or a project management background is a plus.

Responsibilities

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.
Leads the creative ideation process for properties and brand partners, in conjunction with the sales and creative teams, developing customized sponsorship platforms and packages based on the property characteristics and the priorities of the prospect.
Builds narratives/storylines for corporate sales opportunities and structures impactful presentations.
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.
Identifies new tools and efficiencies to benefit the marketing solutions team and optimize the quality and speed of materials developed for the properties sales team.
Collaborates with team members at all levels, serving as an essential resource across the division.
Invests in both personal growth and development, while serving as a champion to grow peers and junior team members.