Manager, Global Sponsorship

This role is part of the Global partnerships team that manages and executes League sponsorship deals and relationships. It manages day-to-day relationships with League partners, including activations, strategy, planning and creative work, and works across the League to support initiatives with partners. The position also requires sales skills and asset creation/development with execution.

• Manage the relationship with 7-9 NFL partners, including strategic planning of season-long activation programmes, day-to-day partner activations, creative work and contractual deliverables.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders, including Marketing, Events, Community Relations, Media, PR, Brand and Legal, to align partner programmes and League initiatives.
• Manage partner upsell opportunities, including asset development, sales pitch and programme execution.
• Manage account Coordinators.
• Support the Sponsorship Director on renewals.
• Act as the on-site activation lead at NFL events, including oversight of experiential activations and partner experiences.
• Serve as cross-departmental project manager lead on specific projects to secure and execute partner deliverables, such as Pro Bowl, Honours and Kickoff.
• Build and develop relationships with partner contacts, including client hosting at NFL events.
• Support the global business of the NFL across all responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5-7+ years of experience in sports or with an agency.
• Sports sponsorship background.
• League or club experience.
• Client management experience.
• Sales and revenue generation experience.
• Sales skills and asset creation/development with execution.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Team player.
• Strong communication skills.
• Problem solver.
• Creative thinker.
• Good time management.
• Organised.
• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude.

• Additional language proficiency is preferred.

• Based in the New York office full-time when not travelling.
• Onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location is required; remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
• In-person work at NFL offices is a top priority to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections and maintain the culture that drives success.
• Work could exceed 40 hours per week.
• Some weekend and global travel work for hosting clients.
• Travel for planning and executing events approximately 25% of the time.
• No relocation assistance will be provided.

• Comprehensive benefits offerings are available; further information is provided via NFL benefits.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects its fan base and provides an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. We celebrate diverse opinions, honour hard work and value every contribution, and we hold ourselves accountable to do what is right even when it is tough. We hold core values of respect, integrity, team responsibility and resiliency, and our leadership attributes include building talent, executing with precision, inspiring others, living our values, knowing the business and thinking big.