Manager, Marketing Solutions

WWE•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. TKO Global Partnerships Manager, Marketing Solutions The Marketing Solutions Manager will contribute to the growth of TKO’s Global Partnerships business across UFC, WWE, PBR, Zuffa Boxing, IMG, and On Location and the escalation of TKO properties’ brand value. This professional will develop integrated proposals and drive partnership storytelling in partner-facing communication while liaising with internal stakeholders. The role will lead the proposal development process for all assigned accounts, in collaboration with key stakeholders. This professional will also help develop new assets, insights narratives, and go-to-market collateral. Creative thinking through a strategic lens, project management, and ability to pivot quickly are key. Candidate should thrive in a supportive team environment that prizes collaboration, innovation, and leadership in all roles.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience, preferably at a sport league or team, media company, media/creative agency, or the marketing organization of a brand
Experience with a combination of any of the following: league, event or venue sponsorship, digital/social media, linear or streaming networks, licensing, experiential marketing, custom production, talent rights/endorsements
Experience working in a revenue-generating division a plus
Proven skill in aligning marketing objectives with 360 partnership assets to help drive & achieve a brand’s business goals/results
Ability to construct presentations with clear objectives and compelling flow; experience building in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, and/or Canva
Comfort with ideating collaboratively or as an individual
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly in both writing and speech
Demonstrated ability to stay organized and prioritize in an extremely fast-paced environment
Passionate, driven, and personally accountable with a commanding presence and energy
Ability to travel domestically for TKO events and partner meetings; up to once per month
Bachelor’s Degree required

Responsibilities

Craft custom, integrated partnership programs from the diverse asset rosters of TKO properties to meet partner objectives in response to RFPs and Business Development briefings
Lead development of partnership narratives grounded in cultural, consumer, and fan insights
Shape POVs and strategic frameworks that guide internal teams and create consistency across UFC, WWE, and PBR
Drive development of creative/platform-level concepts that ladder up to partner objectives and TKO brand values
Own proposal development process from briefing call through to delivery and pitch to prospective partner
Communicate ideas through eye-catching, strategically-plotted decks
Collaborate within Global Partnerships with Business Develop, Revenue Strategy, and Partnership Marketing reams, as well as cross-functionally with Production, Live Events, Talent/Athlete Relations, Creative, Brand Marketing, and Analytics teams to ensure strategic planning and executable programs
Craft proposals that balance creative ideation and profitability
Capture TKO’s brand proposition and partnership opportunities in concise, compelling marketing materials
Manage communication to ensure materials and information are provided in a timely, professional manner
Lead internal and external meetings with clear agendas and collaborative conversation