We are seeking a creative storyteller who is detail-oriented to join our team as Sr. Manager, Strategic Solutions. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience developing meaningful integrated marketing platforms. In this role, you will report to the Vice President, Partnerships and Strategic Solutions and work closely across all departments to uncover and vet new platforms to monetize. The Sr. Manager will be responsible for assisting in department strategy, analytics and presentation development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- You are a creative storyteller, problem solver, and passionate about creating meaningful partnerships that align with a prospect's goals and drives value for both the partner and the Los Angeles Chargers
- Key team member in the partnership pitch process, collaborating with sales and internal stakeholders throughout discovery, ideation, and presentation creation
- Assist in the go-to-market strategy process and create innovative ways to bring sponsorships to the market
- Experience in identifying and providing meaningful, relevant data that supports the value proposition to assist in the storytelling of the pitch process
- Build and maintain internal relationships and facilitate cross-departmental collaboration
- Strong analytical skills and experience across industry tools such as Scarborough, MVP Index, etc.
- Keep a pulse on industry trends, innovative platforms, and emerging media opportunities
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum of six (6)+ years full-time experience in a sponsorship sales, business development, solutions, activation, or experiential marketing position preferred
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Digideck, Salesforce CRM, KORE and ClearSlide a plus
- Knowledge of the sports industry and sports organizations, with NFL experience a plus
- Candidate with a working knowledge of the Los Angeles Market preferred
- Must have strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Must be a team player and highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and a highly driven self-starter
- Ability to manage long-term projects and quick turnaround assignments
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
- Other duties assigned
Salary Range $75,000-$85,000
Commitment to Diversity
- The Los Angeles Chargers organization is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We believe diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
