Position Summary:

The Associate Manager, Business Development is a key member of the Business Development team responsible for generating revenue by supporting the development and sale of integrated marketing partnerships for the NBA, WNBA, G League, USA Basketball and NBA 2K League.

Major Responsibilities:

Contribute to revenue generation by supporting the development and sale of integrated marketing partnerships for the NBA, WNBA, G League, USA Basketball and NBA 2K League 
Support all phases of the partnership sales process including prospect identification and outreach strategy, development and delivery of sales presentations, negotiations and contract execution
Coordinate and collaborate with appropriate internal stakeholders (e.g., Media, Activation, Social Responsibility, etc.) to identify, develop, and vet sellable platforms/opportunities that align with prospective partners objectives
Develop and write detailed, customized corporate presentations and partnerships proposals
Actively monitor industry trades and conduct in-depth category research to identify target companies and contacts to outreach for potential partnership across portfolio of leagues
Maintain sales pipeline and reporting documents for Business Development team
Develop briefing documents, meeting recaps and other sales support material as needed

Required Education/Professional Experience:

Bachelor's Degree
3 to 5 years in sponsorships, sales, and/or business development at a league, team and/or agency

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:

Proactive team player with a passion for sponsorships / partnerships
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Ability to prioritize and handle and advance multiple projects at once
Curious and strategic thinker, with an eagerness to learn and develop!
Strong desire to contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and positive working environment
Demonstrated knowledge of sports marketing and/or sponsorship landscape
Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint