What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager / Sr. Manager, Corporate Consulting - Sports Partnerships position at Genesco Sports Enterprises?
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 partner agencies to activate programming across the NFL, U.S. Soccer and others, with a primary focus on U.S. Soccer and San Francisco based team sponsorships.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the management and tracking of sponsorship assets and funds for assigned properties
- Lead planning of campaigns, events and activations, working with broader GSE account team, Client and supporting agency partners
- Lead the execution of Client programs, contractual assets, promotions & experiential activations of select properties and events
- Support general account management, projects, events and ad-hoc needs across all properties
- Prepare strategy, activation plans and recap presentations for meetings internally and externally
- Support ideation, approval and integration of Client’s brand partnerships into sponsored programs
- Traffic creative approvals for leagues/teams/athletes working with Client and other agency partners
- Support recommendation, negotiation and management of talent deals
- Lead fulfillment and designated responsibilities at Client’s sponsored properties during events
- Navigate property rules and regulations to ensure timely Client / property feedback, including guidance on how to leverage any property and athlete pass-through rights
- Develop informational documents outlining rules and guidelines of Client property activation
- Assist with evaluating team sponsorship proposals and renewals
- Support and train junior staff members
Qualities required for role:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 4-8 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 adherence to local Client / GSE in-office requirements
Compensation:
- Salary range: $75,000 - $95,000; commensurate with experience
- Full benefits
No Relocation Provided
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000
