ABOUT UNRIVALED
Unrivaled is a premier professional women’s 3v3 basketball league showcasing the top players in the sport. Our mission is to elevate the profile of women’s basketball through exceptional talent, groundbreaking partnerships, and unparalleled fan experiences.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Partnership Sales & Account Manager will play a crucial role in sourcing and managing our brand partnerships, ensuring we deliver exceptional value and a best-in-class experience to our partners year-round. This role involves executing day to day sales and brand fulfillment strategies, collaborating closely with our marketing and content teams, and leveraging data to demonstrate the impact of our partnerships. The ideal candidate will be a proactive relationship builder with a passion for women’s sports and a knack for ensuring brand partnership success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Partnership Strategy & Sales Development
- Develop customized partnership proposals, pitch decks, presentations, and sales materials for prospective and existing brand partners.
- Gather and synthesize cross-functional insights to support partnership development.
- Conduct industry, category, brand, and competitive research to identify partnership opportunities, trends, and relevant business insights.
- Support the development of post-season and mid-season recap materials highlighting partnership performance, ROI, and key learnings.
Relationship Management
- Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with brand partners, serving as the main point of contact.
- Regularly communicate with brand partners to understand their needs/ objectives and resolve any issues.
- Ensure a high level of satisfaction and positive outcomes for both partners and the league.
Partnership Fulfillment
- Oversee the execution of brand partnership agreements, ensuring deliverables are met as per the terms.
- Collaborate with internal teams to integrate brand initiatives seamlessly into league operations and marketing strategies.
- Manage and execute partnership experiences at league events, games, and other key touchpoints.
- Ensure that brand activations and experiences are engaging, impactful, and reflective of Unrivaled’s standards.
Communication & Collaboration
- Work directly with the CRO & VP, Sponsorships & Account Management to provide assistance in partnership discussions and execution.
- Provide strategic input and feedback to enhance brand partnership effectiveness and innovation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in sales, brand development, account management, or a related role, preferably within sports or entertainment.
- Demonstrated success in managing brand partnerships and executing marketing initiatives.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and create professional KPI reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint is essential. Ability to work in other creative tools preferred.
- Passion for women’s basketball and an understanding of the sports industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Brand Marketing or a related field.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) with company match, unlimited PTO, and generous medical subsidy for employees and their spouses or qualified domestic partners.
- Opportunities to work closely with top industry professionals.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
PLEASE REVIEW THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS BELOW CAREFULLY. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We appreciate your interest in Unrivaled.
Unrivaled is an equal opportunity organization. All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state or local law.