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Associate Director – Partnership Marketing & Strategy
| Company | Horizon media |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $115000 – $140000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in integrated marketing, sponsorship, sales, strategic partnerships, account management, or related roles within agencies (media, experiential, brand consulting) or sports leagues.
- Proven track record as an innovative leader in Sports, Media, and Live Events.
- Creative storyteller with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for crafting impactful narratives.
- Strategic thinker with expertise in aligning brand objectives to drive revenue growth.
- Digitally proficient with deep knowledge of social media platforms, branded content, and emerging technologies.
- Strong process and project management skills, able to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute with attention to detail.
- Collaborative, adaptable team player, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Fluent in PowerPoint and familiar with design software (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, Canva, etc.).
- Experience leveraging research and data to craft impactful sales narratives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of industry trends and the ability to serve as a subject matter expert.
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Sports Management, Business, or Marketing.
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the sales teams, lead internal brainstorms and champion innovative ideas and build breakthrough partnership solutions that meet partner needs and generate revenue on behalf of Horizon Sports & Experiences’ properties from conception to pitch.
- Liaise with HS&E creative team for the creation and delivery of compelling partnership narratives, ensuring consistency and high-quality across all sales materials, including one-sheets, decks, case studies, and sizzle videos.
- Oversee the prioritization queue of all strategic and creative requests for partners and prospects, while ensuring that timelines are met and staff resources are allocated effectively.
- Support the Sales team with all recap/renewal materials.
- Attend partner and prospect meetings to pitch ideas and provide platform context, as needed.
- Respond to and manage inbound client RFPs.
- Proactively identify new creative opportunities and revenue-driving solutions for HS&E properties as well as for both new and returning clients.
- Assist in managing and developing sponsorship materials with HS&E Property Partners.
- Responsible for Creating Foundational Property Decks in Collaboration with Creative and Strategy Teams and Head of Sales.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
