WORK OPTION: [[Hybrid]]

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This position will service key strategic WNBA-only marketing partner relationships. This individual will focus on the day-to-day relationship management and oversee activation efforts of various WNBA marketing partner accounts.

Serve as lead on the account team responsible for managing day-to-day partner activation processes, including: activation planning and approvals, promotional development, media planning, financials, advertising creation and approval, event coordination, including at international events, and results tracking, which will require collaboration across multiple departments

Provide partnership expertise in the comprehension of contractual elements and understanding of the leagues' and partners' business goals/target audiences/marketing strategy and knowledge of best practices and industry news

Build effective working relationships and strong consensus with key NBA constituencies including: sub-departments within Global Partnerships and Media, Events, Public Relations, Legal, Marketing, Social Responsibility, Team Marketing & Business Operations, Player Marketing, and all affiliate leagues

Oversee budgets for partners including leading the annual budget planning process; requires fluency in our financial reporting and pipeline management system

Successful experience in developing marketing and event strategies for clients and a strong understanding of marketing and promotions, including demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful marketing programs

Demonstrated relationship management skills both internally and externally (including with senior executives); ability to adapt to various personalities and working styles

Solid understanding of sponsorship activation including events, media, marketing rights, content, etc.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Sports Marketing, Communication, or similar.

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About the WNBA

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