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# Manager, NIL Sales at Excel Sports Management

- **Company:** Excel Sports Management
- **Location:** New York New York, United States / West Hollywood California, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-06-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/excelsportsmanagement/jobs/4709621005

## Job description

[Excel Sports Management](http://www.excelsm.com/) is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Position Summary: This position will be based in Excel’s LA or NY Office and will be instrumental in supporting the NIL sales efforts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Proactively monitors industry and business trade news to identify:
- Viable companies and brands that may or may not be a fit for Excel NIL talent, properties and brand marketing;
- Key emerging categories;
- Any other relevant industry news and trends;
- Manages the Name, Image, Likeness CRM with Salesforce:
- Organizes, updates and exports the sales pipelines from Salesforce in advance of the weekly calls;
- Communicates with members of the sales team to receive account updates;
- Provides weekly internal activity reports;
- Conducts day-to-day prospecting work for the NIL sales team;
- Supports all sales efforts primarily outreach;
- Develops strategic relationships in key areas;
- Responsible for disseminating pertinent information to the group;
- All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor’s Degree required;
- 3-5 years’ experience in Sports Marketing and/or Sales preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Superior organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- Understanding and interest in the sports sponsorship landscape, key industry players, market values and activation concepts;
- Ability to analyze SEC filings and company earnings reports in an efficient manner;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of audiences, both written and verbally;
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment while maintaining a strong attention to detail;
- High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance;
- Detail-oriented, self-starter with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
- Extremely proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel;
- Basic proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Pro preferred;
- Basic proficiency with Sales Force CRM
- Highly responsive and accessible;
- Ability to work both collaboratively as well as autonomously;
- Must have the ability to demonstrate uncompromised judgment and discretion regarding interpersonal relationships.

The pay range for this position is: $80,000- $90,000 per year. This position is also eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.

Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

## About Excel Sports Management

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading management and marketing agency that represents top-tier talent, blue-chip brands, and marquee properties across the sports landscape.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Spectator Sports (Sports Agency, Talent Representation, Brand Marketing)
- **Target customers**: Elite athletes (talent), global brands (B2B), sports leagues/properties (B2B), and premium events.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To be the premier sports agency in the world. We channel the power of sports to help our clients reach their fullest potential.” [excelsm.com/our-mission](https://excelsm.com/our-mission/)

## Products & Services
- **Talent Representation**: Full-service management and marketing for professional athletes (NBA, MLB, NFL, soccer, golf, etc.).
- **Brand Marketing**: Strategic consulting, sponsorship activation, and integrated campaigns for blue-chip brands.
- **Properties & Events**: Rights management, hospitality, and event production for marquee properties.
- **Digital & Analytics**: Data-driven insights and digital strategy (bolstered by acquisition of Block Six Analytics in 2021).
- **Executive Search & Advisory**: Talent placement for sports industry leadership roles (via acquisition of Nolan Partners in 2022).
- **NIL Services**: Name, Image, and Likeness strategy and management for college athletes.
- **Speakers & Coaches**: Booking and representation of motivational speakers and coaching talent.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$34.2 million (LinkedIn estimate) – not officially confirmed.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; acquisitions include Block Six Analytics (2021), Nolan Partners (2022), REP1 Sports (2023).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Headcount of 412 employees with +66.1% yearly growth [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/excel-sports-management)
  - Operates in 27 countries including India, UK, UAE, Pakistan, and Indonesia
  - 22 active job postings (monthly +22.2%, yearly +2100%)
  - Recent office expansion in London with hybrid working model (3 days in-office)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest independent sports agency** with a diversified portfolio spanning talent, brands, and properties.
- **Strong relationships** across major sports leagues (NBA, MLB, Premier League, etc.) and blue-chip corporate clients.
- **Full-service capabilities** from traditional representation to data analytics (Block Six Analytics) and executive search (Nolan Partners), offering a one-stop shop.
- **Deep industry access and influence** – described as having “elite expertise, influence, and insights” globally.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue scaling as “the premier sports agency in the world” through international expansion and new service lines.
- Invest in data & analytics to drive smarter sponsorship and marketing decisions.
- Grow NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) representation for college athletes.
- Leverage Goldman Sachs ownership for capital and strategic support (e.g., acquisitions like REP1 Sports).
- Maintain high-character reputation and focus on team chemistry, integrity, and ambitious thinking [excelsm.com/our-mission](https://excelsm.com/our-mission/).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.6/5 for culture and 4.5/5 for career development on LinkedIn; 4.4/5 overall employer rating (35 reviews). Values include integrity, collaboration, and “getting it done” [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/excel-sports-management).
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid policy – at least 3 days per week in the office (based on London job posting). Offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Chicago, and London.
- **Perks & Benefits**: Competitive compensation, discretionary bonuses, benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer.
- **Engineering/Data Team**: Growing business intelligence and analytics department (e.g., VP of Business Intelligence role), offering data-driven roles in sports.
- **Growth Opportunities**: Rapid headcount growth (+66% YoY) and many open roles across marketing, sales, IT, and operations.

## Sources
1. [excelsm.com](https://excelsm.com/)
2. [excelsm.com/careers](https://excelsm.com/careers/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/excel-sports-management](https://www.linkedin.com/company/excel-sports-management)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/excelsportsmanagement](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/excelsportsmanagement/jobs/4677462005)
5. [excelsm.com/our-mission](https://excelsm.com/our-mission/)

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