Director, Brand Marketing

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of Excel's Brand Marketing client's sponsorship activation and marketing initiatives, with a focus on basketball sponsorship and league-level partnership management
• Build and maintain positive client relationships that result in enhanced partnerships and increased opportunities for Excel
• Interact daily with clients and all appropriate agencies/properties to manage sponsorship programming initiatives
• Lead the direction and development of integrated marketing strategies including new consumer engagement activations
• Provide industry analysis, identifying best practices and relevant opportunities that yield strategic recommendations for clients
• Lead the implementation of the client's sponsorship portfolio strategy
• Oversee the creation and implementation of materials that support individual sponsorship initiatives, including the development of creative elements and marketing activation presentations
• Oversee budgets and provide client updates along each step of the process
• Provide flawless client service and a second-to-none agency experience
• Manage internal resources and vendors to ensure high standards of work are consistently delivered
• Attend and participate in staff events which may include some nights and weekends
• Travel to client events as necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8+ years of direct experience in sponsorship marketing or brand marketing strategy and activation at a brand, property, or agency
• Experience in basketball and/or the tech industry is preferred
• Experience developing and implementing sponsorship marketing strategies and activations for clients or companies
• Account management expertise, managing day-to-day relationships and deliverables for clients
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, with the ability to create and deliver client presentations
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments
• Ability to work independently and within a small, dynamic team
• Strong sense of ownership and high standards
• Ability to think strategically, creatively, and problem-solve
• Willingness to travel frequently and work nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice to Have

• Experience in basketball and/or the tech industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits & Perks

• Position is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus
• Salary range of $130,000 - $170,000 per year
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative environment