Associate, Sponsorship (External Agency Staff)

Is a key member of the Sponsorship team, supporting the management and execution of League partner agreements and day-to-day partner needs. It collaborates across the League to execute partner initiatives and deliver against contractual commitments. The position is with one of the NFL's third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL; the selected individual will be an employee of that agency rather than the NFL, and the assignment is limited in duration but may be extended by agreement between the NFL and the agency.

• Manage day-to-day responsibilities for a minimum of eight partners.
• Fulfil contractual deliverables in partner deals.
• Manage funds, including securing invoices, securing payment and tracking funds.
• Manage the client creative approval process.
• Work with PR, Brand, Legal and applicable internal groups to align on partner programmes.
• Support the development of upsell decks for sales pitches.
• Lead on-site activation and execute partner experiences at NFL events.
• Provide cross-departmental support on projects to secure and execute partner deliverables, such as the Pro Bowl, Honours and Kickoff.
• Host clients and build relationships for the future.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 1-3 years minimum experience in sports/agency or relevant experience.
• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• CRM (Salesforce/Dynamics).
• Adobe (Photoshop).
• Self-starter with strong work ethic.
• Team player.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem solver.
• Creative thinker.
• Good time management.
• Organised.

• Sales experience.

• In-person work at NFL offices is a top priority; the role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
• Is required to work 40 hours per week; work in this role may exceed 40 hours per week.
• Travel is expected around planning and executing global events, at 25% of time.
• Some weekend work is required for hosting clients and event management.
• Physical demands include planning and executing partner programmes at League events and hosting, including hours talking and taking care of client needs.
• No relocation assistance will be provided.

• $30—$30 USD
• The NFL expects to hire near the middle of the range; only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

• Comprehensive benefits offerings are available; further details are provided through the NFL benefits information.