Manager, Strategy

POSITION: Manager, Strategy

DEPARTMENT: Legends Global Partnerships

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Partnerships

FLSA STATUS: Salaried / Exempt

LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters. Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed.

Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make Legends happen!

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

Delivering for the world’s largest and most complex projects, Legends Global Partnerships experts deliver innovative solutions to create integrated and meaningful partnerships, connecting our partners with the world’s premier and emerging brands in a transformational way.  Our comprehensive slate of consulting and sales execution services includes delivering naming and venue entitlement positions, jersey sponsorships, premier events partnerships, emerging entertainment platforms, universities, mixed-use real estate developments and more.

THE ROLE   

The Strategy Manager will be an integral member of the Legends Global Partnerships Team. The Manager will be responsible for working with active sponsorship property accounts and internal stakeholders, assisting with creative projects, including producing sales collateral. This person will aid in business intelligence/category research initiatives and manage special projects across Legends Global Partnerships team. While based in the US, the Strategy Manager will report to the European Strategy Director, supporting a number of different areas within the International and US partnership teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop sales collateral, working in collaboration with various internal and external members of the team to stay ahead of industry trends (i.e. Keynote/PowerPoint presentations, detailed proposals, fact sheets, etc.)
• Independently manage own creative sales presentations and assist creative team with wider creative briefs. Track and report ongoing global sponsorship trends, to ensure best practice across all projects.
• Manage elements of internal and external reporting, and CRM implementation across multiple projects.
• Own and manage strategic elements of key projects, as agreed with European Strategy Director.
• Lead on research projects to improve prospecting methodology, using up-to-date insights to ensure sales teams are engaged with the highest quality prospects.
• Assist wider strategy team on ad-hoc research tasks and creative initiatives.
• Assist where needed on creative support, and strategic brand outreach on key strategic projects.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years related work experience, preferably within the sports & entertainment industry

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Highly self-motivated, initiative-taking mindset that enables the ability to work independently.
• Highly organized, with a laser-like focus on the details to proactively manage multiple clients/projects/priorities at once.
• Proactive attitude with a very strong blend of analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize various data/feedback to help deliver succinct recaps. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to communicate effectively with internal sales and management teams in English.
• Strong skills in Adobe and the Microsoft Office suite of products, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in a commercial environment in sport.
• Willingness to travel.

COMPENSATION 

Competitive salary range plus bonus potential commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.  

In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC and may not be applicable to other locations. 

WORKING CONDITIONS  

Location: Remote - USA 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

NOTE:  

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.