Job summary
Job overview
The Manager, Brand Marketing at Excel Sports Management leads sports marketing and sponsorship activations, primarily in professional golf, to deliver strategic brand solutions for clients.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing day-to-day sponsorship activations, leading a team, maintaining client relationships, coordinating marketing initiatives, managing budgets, and delivering high-quality work products.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 annually, with eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonuses, but no sponsorship support.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 4-5 years of experience in golf sponsorship or sports marketing, strong client and vendor management skills, proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, and excellent communication and strategic thinking abilities.
Work environment and culture
Excel Sports Management values diversity, collaboration, high character, and a welcoming workplace with a focus on team chemistry and ambitious ideas.
Company information
Excel Sports Management is a leading sports agency representing top-tier talent and brands, known for innovative solutions and a strong reputation in the industry.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a team focused on brand marketing and sponsorship activations, fostering career growth for team members.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with frequent travel and occasional night or weekend work required.
Unique job features
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile professional golf sponsorships and sports marketing initiatives with a dynamic and collaborative agency environment.
Company overview
Excel Sports Management is a prominent agency specializing in athlete representation, marketing, and media rights management. They generate revenue through commissions on player contracts, endorsements, and strategic brand partnerships. Founded in 2002 by Jeff Schwartz, the company has grown to represent top-tier athletes across various sports, including basketball, golf, and baseball. Excel's notable clients include NBA stars Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin, showcasing their influence and reach within the sports industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume by emphasizing your experience in managing sports marketing and sponsorship activations, especially within professional golf, highlighting your ability to lead teams and cultivate client relationships.
Highlight your skills in strategic brand marketing, client relationship management, event planning, and cross-channel activation including digital, social, and experiential marketing, as these are key responsibilities.
Apply through multiple platforms including Excel Sports Management's official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees in Excel Sports Management's Brand Marketing or Sponsorship divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent Excel Sports events or campaigns, or express enthusiasm about their innovative approach to sports marketing.
Optimize your resume for ATS systems by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'sports marketing,' 'golf sponsorship,' 'client relationship management,' 'activation briefs,' and 'budget management' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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