Senior Manager, Sports Marketing (Women's Basketball)
$119,600–$150,950 year
Hybrid · Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead the global women’s basketball athlete and partner strategy, identify and sign athletes and brand partners, and drive storytelling, product integration, and go-to-market initiatives. Manage cross-functional collaboration with Product, Brand Marketing, Merchandising, and Sports Marketing to ensure premium athlete experiences and strong brand alignment. Responsibilities include athlete negotiations, retention, appearances, events, and program activation, as well as budgeting, forecasting, and operations to support global initiatives. Requires 4–6 years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, travel up to 40%, and strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills. Primary work location is Los Angeles with a hybrid in-office schedule (in-office Monday-Thursday, remote Fridays).
Required Qualifications
- Four-year college or university degree in Marketing, Business, Sports Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in sports marketing, athlete management, brand marketing, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of the basketball industry with a deep understanding of the women’s basketball landscape.
- Proven ability to build, develop, and maintain relationships with athletes, agents, managers, and key stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across cross-functional teams.
- Strong presentation and storytelling skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to travel extensively, with up to 40% travel required during peak business periods.
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