Manager, Marketing Solutions

Manager, Marketing Solutions

The Marketing Solutions Manager will contribute to the growth of TKO's Global Partnerships business across UFC, WWE, PBR, Zuffa Boxing, IMG, and On Location and the escalation of TKO properties' brand value. This professional will develop integrated proposals and drive partnership storytelling in partner-facing communication while liaising with internal stakeholders. The role will lead the proposal development process for all assigned accounts, in collaboration with key stakeholders. This professional will also help develop new assets, insights narratives, and go-to-market collateral. Creative thinking through a strategic lens, project management, and ability to pivot quickly are key. Candidate should thrive in a supportive team environment that prizes collaboration, innovation, and leadership in all roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Craft custom, integrated partnership programs from the diverse asset rosters of TKO properties to meet partner objectives in response to RFPs and Business Development briefings
• Lead development of partnership narratives grounded in cultural, consumer, and fan insights
• Shape POVs and strategic frameworks that guide internal teams and create consistency across UFC, WWE, and PBR
• Drive development of creative/platform-level concepts that ladder up to partner objectives and TKO brand values
• Own proposal development process from briefing call through to delivery and pitch to prospective partner
• Communicate ideas through eye-catching, strategically-plotted decks
• Collaborate within Global Partnerships with Business Develop, Revenue Strategy, and Partnership Marketing teams, as well as cross-functionally with Production, Live Events, Talent/Athlete Relations, Creative, Brand Marketing, and Analytics teams to ensure strategic planning and executable programs
• Craft proposals that balance creative ideation and profitability
• Capture TKO's brand proposition and partnership opportunities in concise, compelling marketing materials
• Manage communication to ensure materials and information are provided in a timely, professional manner
• Lead internal and external meetings with clear agendas and collaborative conversation

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience, preferably at a sport league or team, media company, media/creative agency, or the marketing organization of a brand
• Experience with a combination of any of the following: league, event or venue sponsorship, digital/social media, linear or streaming networks, licensing, experiential marketing, custom production, talent rights/endorsements
• Experience working in a revenue-generating division a plus
• Proven skill in aligning marketing objectives with 360 partnership assets to help drive & achieve a brand's business goals/results
• Ability to construct presentations with clear objectives and compelling flow; experience building in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, and/or Canva
• Comfort with ideating collaboratively or as an individual
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly in both writing and speech
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and prioritize in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Passionate, driven, and personally accountable with a commanding presence and energy
• Ability to travel domestically for TKO events and partner meetings; up to once per month
• Bachelor's Degree required