Genesco Sports Enterprises is looking for an innovative, results oriented, self-motivated individual to become part of GSE’s NYC team. The Manager will work closely with the Client to develop and execute programs that leverage sports and other marketing partnerships to drive business objectives. The Manager will support the Client on the day-to-day program development and asset usage of current sponsorships.
• Lead the management and tracking of Client’s contractual assets and funds for assigned properties
• Oversight of the sponsorship assets within the Client’s partnerships during all phases: planning, in-season, and post-evaluation
• Support the ideation and execution of Client programs, contractual assets, promotions & experiential activations
• Traffic all creative approvals for Client’s sponsored properties and talent
• Lead fulfillment and designated responsibilities at Client’s sponsored properties during events
• Prepare strategy, activation plans and recap presentations for meetings internally and externally
• Manage the planning of national and/or local campaigns, events and activations, partnering with broader GSE account team
• Support general account management, projects, events and other ad-hoc needs across all Client properties
• Assist with evaluating team sponsorship proposals and renewals as requested
• Provide strategic activation recommendations to Client on all sponsorship assets
• Creation and maintenance of asset tracking systems
• Assist in creation of Client sponsorship measurement dashboards
• Site visits, in-person meetings and status calls with partnership representatives
• Status calls with Client for updates, ideation, and strategy discussions
• Participate in cross-functional strategy/planning calls with Client external agencies
• Provide Client with industry best practices and intel
• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 3-6 years related work experience
• Experience working with sports sponsorships required
• Positive, solutions-oriented attitude with strong work ethic is a must
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Power Point & Excel skills are strictly required
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to lift at least 25lbs
• Ability to travel occasionally - including weekend and holiday events
