Sr. Manager, Partnership Marketing at LA28 (Web) | Los Angeles, CA | $105K/yr – $130K/yr

Sr. Manager, Partnership Marketing

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$105K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Drive elite partnership operations to plan and deliver tailored marketing opportunities with LA28 and partners.

Own end-to-end partner relationships and activations with clients, agencies, and marketing units.
Must-have: 7+ years in sports business or related marketing with partner leadership.
Standout: Cross-functional leadership across budgets, PM, and multiple stakeholders in a Games context.

Cultivate day-to-day relationships and fulfill the variety of needs of multiple commercial partner teams, including clients, agencies, and marketing units.
Drive all contractual deliverables and activations for clients/brands, collaborating with Partnership Marketing ( MPS) leadership and internal cross-functional departments to meticulously plan and deliver tailored marketing opportunities.
Ensure that all commercial partnership endeavors contribute to and optimize immediate and long-term business goals, while continuously enhancing processes and tracking KPIs.
Develop and execute project management plans under the guidance of PM Leadership.
Foster ongoing client engagement through meetings, conference calls, and written correspondence.
Support the delivery and execution of Partner Games-time contractual obligations and additional requirements.
Curate a directory and inventory of PM materials (both physical and digital), ensuring all resources are current and accurate , and spearheading the creation of new materials as needed.
Manage and facilitate partners' product integration supply rights, obligations, and opportunities between Partner, LA28, and the USOPC.
Collaborate with functional area experts within the organizing committee (e.g., Games Operations, Impact, Finance, IT, HR, etc.) to gain a comprehensive understanding of budgets and operational needs.
Contribute to partner creative and approvals via the IOC's Track system.

Minimum 7+ years of direct experience in sports business or related marketing environment
Hands on experience developing and leading relationships with strategic partners
Strong operational and program execution skills required
Strong cross-functional skills, and a capacity for creativity/innovation
Excellent presentation preparation skills and ability to work successfully with varied audiences (colleagues, business partners, collaborators, customers, and senior members of the organization)
Knowledge and first-hand experience within the sports marketing industry
Experience in the Olympic or Paralympic Movements is a plus
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
Clear communicator with attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization