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# Sr. Manager/Director, Marketing Strategy and Solutions, Properties at Excel Sports Management

- **Company:** Excel Sports Management
- **Location:** New York, NY / West Hollywood, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-07-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/excelsportsmanagement/jobs/4716015005

## 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: The primary responsibility of this position is to develop integrated sponsorship platforms and proposals for teams, leagues, rightsholders, and major brands. This individual will serve as a central hub for idea generation and brand storytelling, while working with the respective salesperson(s) to bring a deal from introductory call to close. The ideal candidate will be able to intuitively understand a brand’s objectives, identify an authentic alignment, develop a narrative, integrate impactful insights, customize a comprehensive platform, and oversee the creative development of all deliverables. A comfort with copywriting is also essential to success in this role. With a true attention to detail, this individual will be tasked with writing, proofreading, editing, and providing constructive feedback to teammates on a daily basis. This role can be based in either our New York or West Hollywood offices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Works collaboratively with our clients, leadership, sales executives, creative services, analytics, and other key departments to manage and develop the sales materials required for every project;
- Leads the creative ideation process for properties and brand partners, in conjunction with the sales and creative teams, developing customized sponsorship platforms and packages based on the property characteristics and the priorities of the prospect;
- Builds narratives/storylines for corporate sales opportunities and structures impactful presentations;
- Writes, reviews, and proofreads proposals, presentations, and other documents with extraordinary attention to detail, consistency, and grammar;
- Participates in client-facing meetings, business development pitches, and brand presentations with confidence, comfort, and ease, as needed;
- Organizes team workflows and timelines, while managing up to team leaders on priorities;
- Identifies new tools and efficiencies to benefit the marketing solutions team and optimize the quality and speed of materials developed for the properties sales team;
- Collaborates with team members at all levels, serving as an essential resource across the division;
- Invests in both personal growth and development, while serving as a champion to grow peers and junior team members.

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree required;
- At least 5 years of direct, relevant work experience;
- Proven ability to be a project lead for multiple projects/clients simultaneously;
- Experience managing individuals with the ability to inspire their growth and development;
- Client-facing experience or a project management background is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly-collaborative environment;
- Clear and effective copywriting and proofreading abilities, with high attention to detail;
- Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to manage multiple projects while being responsive to the needs of the division and peers, be able to prioritize effectively and exercise flexibility as needed;
- Self-confidence in both brainstorm organization and individual idea generation;
- Excellent project management, organization and administrative skills;
- Knowledge and understanding of sports and entertainment industries;
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to tell a story through data;
- Ability to identify and solve problems creatively;
- Self-motivated and self-directed;
- Positive outlook and culture builder;
- Highly responsive and accessible, with the flexibility to work nights and weekends if needed.

The pay range for this position is: $90,000-$130,000 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 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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