WORK OPTION: Not Applicable   The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2023-24 season featured a record 125 international players from 40 countries and territories.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms.  NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.    Position Summary   This role will provide support to regional Global Marketing Partnership teams throughout Asia (Ex-China) in both potential new client acquisition and key client retention.   Assist to manage and grow the development of NBA Asia marketing partnerships to enhance NBA branding and increase revenue Support the MP team in the development of new NBA Asia partners Assist to manage marketing partners and marketing programs research needs The position will be based in Hong Kong and may require travel from time to time.   Major Responsibilities Assist to manage all aspects of partner activations, including creative submissions, business review, event activations, media placements, promotional executions and recaps Assist in developing presentation and materials for new marketing partner Quarterly Business Reviews to be implemented Assist to educate new partners on the NBA business, business review process and guidelines, ticket and footage request procedures, photo access and downloads, etc. Assist to ensure CRM processes, including prospect list and account profiles, are current for all Marketing Partners Assist in Business Development research, outreach and sales efforts, when necessary Take on ad hoc projects as needed   Coordinate with various teams to process due diligence for various partners and entities Assist with gathering marketing intelligence on existing and potential partners, competitor activity, the sponsorship market, and the economies for our key markets Maintain an understanding of the sales and marketing activities of prospective clients, as well as the strategic direction of their international markets and competitors. Maintain a strong understanding of advertising and marketing channels and technologies in order to understand potential client solutions Have a good understanding of NBA assets such as Sponsorship Assets, Event Assets, Marketing, Social & Digital Tools   Required Skills/Knowledge  Good understanding of sports and entertainment sponsorship including promotions, events, media and contracts Good communicator, with above average written and oral communication skills  Client management, plan development and event & project management support skills Good business writing and presentation skills Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes skills and on the World Wide Web Good understanding of sports sponsorship, preferably with client/service-based experience with agency or sports property Manage multiple tasks with a sense of urgency and demanding timeframes Support the management and cultivation of business relationships Experience working with the Asian market is a plus Educational Background Required BA or BS degree, Master’s degree is a plus   Salary Range:   The NBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to the NBA will be considered NBA property, and the NBA will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume. The NBA considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. About the NBA The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

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