Octagon
Octagon Basketball - Marketing Manager
Octagon, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
THE JOB / Octagon Basketball – Marketing Manager
We are looking for a motivated salesperson to join our successful team. The main responsibility for this position is to generate revenue by developing and selling marketing partnerships for our athlete clients.
In this role you will support marketing efforts for NBA, WNBA, and NIL clients and lead marketing efforts for NIL clients. The ideal candidate will have previous experience building talent partnerships, working directly with a brand, brand agency or the talent, and possesses a solid rolodex of brand relationships.
Who we're looking for
You have 6-7 years of experience in talent marketing or a related fieldA proven record of generating and closing deals; experience in cold callingPrevious experience with a brand or brand agency and a solid foundation of brand relationshipsAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships in the industryAbility to work with little supervision; ability to set priorities and solve problems in a demanding, fast-paced environmentExcellent oral and writing communication skills with effective phone sales abilityExcellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detailAbility to use good business judgment and to make quick decisions in situations where discretion is requiredEnthusiasm for client service and team player attitudePrior athlete marketing experience is strongly preferred
The work you'll do
Utilize an extensive network of existing and new contacts and relationships to generate revenue through the creation, development, and maximization of marketing partnerships for our NBA athlete clientsLead marketing efforts for NIL clients, particularly in local college-town markets and influencer opportunitiesBuild and manage relationships with NIL marketing platforms (Opendorse, MOGL, INFLCR, Postgame, etc.) that house revenue-generating opportunitiesLiaison between client and horizontal Octagon divisions (public relations, social media, etc.) to continue developing client's brand for future long-term opportunitiesDevelop and execute marketing strategies to effectively sell athlete sponsorshipsGenerate and follow-up on sales opportunities to reach set sales quotaWork closely with internal and external contacts including peers, clients, and prospectsEstablish and maintain relationships with sponsors and industry contacts, especially within the basketball industryTravel to events and meetings as neededHave a general understanding and contribute to other sales opportunities for all of Octagon's clients and properties particularly in the Talent + Properties division
Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.#J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for a motivated salesperson to join our successful team. The main responsibility for this position is to generate revenue by developing and selling marketing partnerships for our athlete clients.
In this role you will support marketing efforts for NBA, WNBA, and NIL clients and lead marketing efforts for NIL clients. The ideal candidate will have previous experience building talent partnerships, working directly with a brand, brand agency or the talent, and possesses a solid rolodex of brand relationships.
Who we're looking for
You have 6-7 years of experience in talent marketing or a related fieldA proven record of generating and closing deals; experience in cold callingPrevious experience with a brand or brand agency and a solid foundation of brand relationshipsAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships in the industryAbility to work with little supervision; ability to set priorities and solve problems in a demanding, fast-paced environmentExcellent oral and writing communication skills with effective phone sales abilityExcellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detailAbility to use good business judgment and to make quick decisions in situations where discretion is requiredEnthusiasm for client service and team player attitudePrior athlete marketing experience is strongly preferred
The work you'll do
Utilize an extensive network of existing and new contacts and relationships to generate revenue through the creation, development, and maximization of marketing partnerships for our NBA athlete clientsLead marketing efforts for NIL clients, particularly in local college-town markets and influencer opportunitiesBuild and manage relationships with NIL marketing platforms (Opendorse, MOGL, INFLCR, Postgame, etc.) that house revenue-generating opportunitiesLiaison between client and horizontal Octagon divisions (public relations, social media, etc.) to continue developing client's brand for future long-term opportunitiesDevelop and execute marketing strategies to effectively sell athlete sponsorshipsGenerate and follow-up on sales opportunities to reach set sales quotaWork closely with internal and external contacts including peers, clients, and prospectsEstablish and maintain relationships with sponsors and industry contacts, especially within the basketball industryTravel to events and meetings as neededHave a general understanding and contribute to other sales opportunities for all of Octagon's clients and properties particularly in the Talent + Properties division
Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.#J-18808-Ljbffr