MKTG S+E is a global integrated agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment to impact human behavior through meaningful marketing solutions and experiences. Our key differentiator is “knowing people better than anyone else” and using deep consumer insights to establish powerful connections between sports properties and brands.

Across strategy, measurement, content, hospitality, and events, we connect the sports and entertainment industry and companies around the world to deliver meaningful marketing solutions and experiences that are truly differentiated. The experiences that we create engage customers, build memorable brands and deliver value. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.

By joining MKTG Sports + Entertainment, you’ll join a team of innovative, creative and caring people. We know that our agency’s success relies on the achievements of our team members – who we genuinely care about and value. MKTG S+E is led by our core values which focus on collaboration, community, inspiring change, pursuing excellence and celebrating bravery – all of which are foundational to our culture and how we treat each other and our clients. This is an opportunity to produce career-defining work. Along the way, you’ll team up with inspiring colleagues and encounter a richness of clients, cultures, and experiences. We offer exciting challenges, memorable experiences, and opportunities to shape your future.

MKTG Sports + Entertainment is looking for a strategic and creative Director, Consulting to join our team and partner with our roster of Fortune 500 clients. This is an amazingly diverse opportunity to play a vital role in assisting clients with best-in-class partnership strategy, activation, rightsholder management, and measurement. Excellent communication and client servicing skills are paramount in this role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional with relevant experience to manage strategic, integrated brand marketing and activation campaigns with leading companies. You will work with clients and partner up with teammates to implement exceptional branded activation programs. Successful employees will approach unexpected challenges quickly and creatively. You will report to the VP, Group Director and lead a skilled team of marketers.

Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate strategic acumen in multiple industry categories
• Possess an understanding of the sponsorship industry and experience working on high-profile sponsorship programs involving properties such as the USOPP, NFL, NASCAR, NBA, MLS, PGA TOUR, NHL, and/or MLB, as well as high-profile Entertainment properties
• Ability to craft and present high-level sponsorship concepts to senior client leaders
• Knowledge of and experience with the full marketing mix, social media, content marketing, influencer approaches, and marketing promotions
• Strong experience managing multi-million dollar budgets
• Able to understand and meet/exceed the client’s unstated needs
• Ability to work with colleagues, talent, and clients, recognizing the need to adjust communication style according to the audience
• Able to generate creative solutions to business and marketing challenges facing our clients
• Contribute to internal activities (team building, events, off-sites) and add to our robust culture

• 8+ years of integrated brand marketing, activation campaigns and implementing branded activation campaigns.
• BA/BS in Marketing related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit

The Perks:

Not only will you be joining a multi-award-winning Agency with great culture, but you will also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from our other offices across the globe. There is a whole heap of benefits that come with the role- a flexible time off, medical, dental, vision, 401K, corporate discounts, commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and much more! Our benefit plans have your total well-being in mind, and we offer an extensive list you can choose from to suit your needs.

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
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