Manager, Marketing Solutions

This role is responsible for developing integrated sponsorship platforms and proposals for teams, leagues, rightsholders and major brands, acting as a central hub for idea generation and brand storytelling. The postholder works with the relevant salesperson to bring a deal from an introductory call through to close, and oversees the creative development of all deliverables. The role involves close collaboration with clients, leadership, sales executives, creative services, analytics and other key departments across the division, and requires a comfort with copywriting.

• Develop integrated sponsorship platforms and proposals for teams, leagues, rightsholders and major brands, serving as a central hub for idea generation and brand storytelling.
• Work with the respective salesperson to bring a deal from introductory call to close, and oversee the creative development of all deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients, leadership, sales executives, creative services, analytics and other key departments to manage and develop the sales materials required for every project.
• Lead the creative ideation process for properties and brand partners in conjunction with the sales team, developing customised sponsorship platforms and packages based on property characteristics and prospect priorities.
• Build narratives and storylines for corporate sales opportunities and structure impactful presentations that bring the partnership essence to life.
• Use research and insights to power partnership opportunities and develop deep brand understanding.
• Write, review and proofread proposals, presentations and other documents with extraordinary attention to detail, consistency and grammar.
• Participate in client-facing meetings, business development pitches and brand presentations as needed.
• Organise team workflows and timelines while managing up to team leaders on priorities.
• Collaborate with team members at all levels, serving as an essential resource across the division and providing insight into specific marketing and brand trends.
• Contribute creative insights and industry-wide partnership case studies, and identify potential brand clients for the wider commercial team to target as prospects.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of direct, relevant work experience.
• Proven ability to be a project lead for multiple projects/clients simultaneously.
• Previous experience developing brand partnerships across sports and/or entertainment.
• Experience at a creative or marketing agency.
• Passionate about sport.
• Comfort with copywriting.
• Understanding of how brands benefit from sponsorship across the European sports and entertainment landscape.
• Network of relationships at creative, advertising and marketing agencies within the UK and/or Europe.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while being responsive to the needs of the division and peers, to prioritise effectively and to exercise flexibility as needed.
• Self-confidence in both brainstorm organisation and individual idea generation.
• Excellent project management, organisation and administrative skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the sports and entertainment industries.

• Client-facing experience or a project management background is a plus.
• Experience in sizzle video concept development, inclusive of script writing and storyboarding, is a plus.

• This role is based in the London office.

• Is eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus.

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties.