The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is seeking an experienced corporate partnership professional to conceptualize, develop, and execute attractive sellable programs, assets, and sponsorship ideas for the club and its corporate partners. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in sports marketing, sponsorship strategy, and partnership sales with prior demonstrable experience in developing new revenue-generating concepts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field required
- At least 10+ years of experience in sponsorship strategy, sponsorship sales, or sports/entertainment marketing at a U.S. based professional sports team or agency
- Proven success in developing and executing sponsorship platforms and revenue-generating ideas
- Experience working with CRM systems (Salesforce, KORE preferred) to manage sponsorship assets and deal flow
- Experience working with presentation platforms (Visme preferred) to create and develop sponsorship pitch materials
- Experience working with data insight tools (YouGov preferred) utilized in sports & entertainment sponsorships as part of crafting tailored sales narratives
- Strong knowledge of digital, social media, and experiential marketing trends
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills with the ability to craft compelling sales narratives
- Ability to analyze sponsorship performance metrics and provide data-driven insights
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Passion for sports, entertainment, and fan engagement, with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship